While most Vineyard residents are navigating the morning commute along Geneva Road or enjoying a walk by Utah Lake, one of our own neighbors is currently preparing to hurtle down an icy track at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour.
Caleb Furnell, a Vineyard resident and standout athlete, has officially taken his place on the world stage as a member of Team USA’s four-man bobsled team at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.
While the 24-year-old originally hails from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, he has become a fixture of the Utah Valley athletic community. A former track star at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Furnell settled in Vineyard with his wife, Brynlee.
As a “push athlete,” Furnell’s role is critical. He provides the initial explosive force that launches the multi-hundred-pound sled into the track, a task that requires the exact combination of strength and sprinting speed he honed just down the road at UVU.
How to Watch
Unless you’re a serious night owl, you’ll likely be fast asleep when Caleb hits the ice, as the races take place in the middle of the night here in Utah. But don’t worry—you can catch the replays and highlights as soon as you wake up!
- Saturday, 02/21/26: The first two heats take place at 2:00 a.m. MST. Check your favorite sports apps or Olympic streaming services over your morning coffee to see how the team is sitting in the standings.
- Sunday, 02/22/26: The third heat starts at 2:00 a.m. MST, with the big finale at 4:15 a.m. MST.
As Caleb represents Team USA in the heart of the Italian Alps, the Vineyard community will be watching closely, proud to call one of the world’s fastest men a neighbor.
