Team USA’s Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Monobob Gold Medal
Elana Meyers Taylor, an American bobsledder, made history. She won gold in the women’s monobob at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This was her first Olympic title and cements her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in Winter Games history.
The 41-year-old Team USA athlete excelled at the Cortina Sliding Center in Italy. She posted a total time of 3:57.93 across four runs. She narrowly defeated Germany’s Laura Nolte, who claimed silver, while fellow American Kaillie Humphries secured the bronze medal.
Historic First Olympic Gold
Meyers Taylor’s victory marked the first Olympic gold medal of her career after competing in five Winter Olympics. She won several silver and bronze medals in past editions of the Games. This long-awaited achievement was particularly emotional.
The triumph also made her:
- The oldest American woman to win a Winter Olympic gold.
- The most decorated female bobsledder in Olympic history, with six career medals.
- One of the most decorated U.S. women in Winter Olympic history, tying speed skating legend Bonnie Blair in total medals.
She took gold after being behind Nolte before the final run. A strong finish gave her an exciting win in one of the closest races in Olympic bobsled history.
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A Journey of Perseverance
Meyers Taylor’s Olympic journey shows her strength. She has faced injuries. She has also managed motherhood. She raises two children with special needs. Her success in Milano Cortina reflects both her athletic talent and personal drive.
She has medaled at Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, and Beijing 2022. This highlights her impressive longevity in the sport.
A Landmark Moment for Women’s Bobsled
The women’s monobob event is still new to the Olympics. It had fierce competition among talented athletes. Meyers Taylor’s win raised the sport’s profile. It showed how competitive women’s bobsledding is now worldwide.
Fans and teammates celebrated her win. It showed perseverance, experience, and excellence in international sport.
