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Boone Niederhofer, a former Texas A&M football player, is on his way to the 2026 U.S. Olympic bobsled team. Niederhofer, who previously played as a walk-on and earned a scholarship, pivots his career after being laid off from an oil company in 2019. Seeking a competitive outlet, he answers a call from friend Sam Moeller, who transitioned from football to bobsledding.
Niederhofer impresses at a USA Bobsled/Skeleton tryout, finishing second among hundreds. This performance secures him a spot in the national bobsled training program in Lake Placid.
Now working as a production manager in West Texas, he negotiates flexibility with his employer, Michael Schwarz, to pursue this ambitious Olympic dream. With a unique background and relentless drive, Niederhofer is set to take on the bobsledding world.
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