Boone Niederhofer

Boone Niederhofer (born September 23, 1993) is an American bobsledder, specifically a pusher, and petroleum engineer. He represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Early life and education Niederhofer was born to Dan and Janet Niederhofer. He attended Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas, where he played baseball and football. He then attended Texas A&M as a walk-on wide receiver, eventually earning a scholarship, and finished his career with 35 catches for 330 yards and one touchdown. His father played football for Abilene Christian University and for the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL. Niederhofer received a B.S. in petroleum engineering from A&M in 2016. In January 2026, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Personal life Niederhofer's wife Chloe was described by ESPN journalist Dave Wilson as "a high achiever herself, the 2015 Miss Teen Texas USA." The couple has two children, a daughter and a son.