Caleb Furnell (born April 20, 2001)[1] is an American bobsledder and former track and field sprinter. He represents the United States as a push athlete in international bobsled competition and qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 20, 2001 Kansas, U.S. |
| Home town | Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | Utah Valley University |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Bobsled, Athletics |
Early life and education
editFurnell was born in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He participated in soccer and track and field during his youth and set a state high-jump record in high school.[3]
He later attended Utah Valley University, where he competed in sprint events for the track and field team from 2019 to 2024.[4]
Track and field career
editAt Utah Valley, Furnell specialized in the 100- and 200-metre sprints. He earned first-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors in both events and was part of the WAC-champion 4×100-metre relay team in 2024, which qualified for the NCAA Regionals.[4]
He recorded personal bests including 10.30 seconds in the 100 metres and 20.77 seconds in the 200 metres.[5]
Furnell also ranked among the top performers in several Utah Valley indoor record lists, including the 200 metres and 300 metres.[6]
Bobsled career
editAfter graduating, Furnell was encouraged by a friend to attend a bobsled combine. He subsequently earned a place on the U.S. national team and quickly progressed to international competition.[7]
He began competing in bobsled in 2025 and was selected as a push athlete for the United States four-man team piloted by Kristopher Horn.[4]
Furnell qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking his Olympic debut.[3][8]
Personal life
editFurnell is married to Brynlee Furnell. Outside sport, he has noted an interest in motorsport and named pets after racing figures.[7]
References
edit- ↑ "Caleb FURNELL". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Caleb Furnell". usabs.com. February 21, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Meet the Latter-day Saint competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games". Church News. February 5, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Caleb Furnell named to USA Bobsled Team for 2026 Winter Olympics". Utah Valley University Athletics. February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Caleb FURNELL". worldathletics.org. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "T_F_Indoor_Records" (PDF). amazonaws.com. March 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Caleb Furnell - Bobsled | Team USA". teamusa.com. February 1, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Heart-stopping moment US bobsled team falls off sled in nasty tumble". The Independent. January 13, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
