Christopher Fogt

Christopher Fogt, born on May 29, 1983, in Orange Park, Florida, is a three-time Olympian and a silver medalist in bobsledding. He began his bobsledding career in 2007, concurrent with his commitment to the U.S. Army. Fogt’s athletic foundation was built during his time at Utah Valley University, where he ran track, served as a team captain for two years, and set school records in the 100-meter sprint and 60-meter dash. His academic pursuits led him to earn a degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University in 2008, followed by two Master’s Degrees: one from the School of Advance Military Studies (SAMS) and another from the University of Kansas in Business and Organizational Leadership.

Fogt’s military career is equally distinguished. He joined the U.S. Army in 2008, initially in the Military Intelligence branch as a 2nd Lieutenant. Notably, he was deployed to Iraq for a year immediately following the 2010 Vancouver Games. He continued his active duty after the Sochi Games and, while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, served as the Company Commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company “Spartans”, 3D Engineer Battalion. As a Major in the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), Fogt exemplifies dedication across both military service and elite sport. This military background provided him with a structured leadership style that he now applies in his coaching role. He assumed the position of USA Bobsled Head Coach for the United States Bobsled/Skeleton Federation (USABS) in June 2024, succeeding Brian Shimer. In this role, Fogt focuses on strategic planning for the program and serves as the primary contact for push athletes, leveraging his extensive bobsled knowledge and leadership expertise.

Throughout his bobsled career, Fogt achieved significant milestones. After a three-year break post-2014 Olympics, he returned to the sport in 2017 to secure a spot on his third Olympic team for the PyeongChang 2018 Games. He earned a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games in the four-man event as part of the Team Night Train, and also competed in the two-man event where he placed 10th. Other notable achievements include winning the 2013 USA Push Champion title, setting a push track record of 4.96 seconds in Calgary, and securing third place in the World Push Challenge the same year. He accumulated several World Cup medals, including multiple golds in two-man and four-man events with esteemed pilots such as Steven Holcomb, across various seasons from 2009 to 2018.