USA’s Meyers Taylor Makes History with Monobob Gold

Elana Meyers Taylor has achieved what had eluded her across four previous Winter Olympics, winning gold in the women’s monobob at Milano-Cortina 2026. At 41, she becomes the oldest individual Monobob champion, edging Germany’s Laura Nolte by 0.04 seconds and teammate Kaillie Armbruster Humphries by 0.12 seconds.

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Meyers Taylor’s victory completes her medal collection, adding gold to three silver and two bronze medals from previous Games. She is now the most decorated female bobsleigh pilot in history and the first mother to win Olympic bobsleigh gold. Her sixth medal ties her with speed skater Bonnie Blair for the most by an American woman at the Winter Olympics.

Inspiring Fellow Athletes and Mothers

Beyond the record books, Meyers Taylor emphasises the role of family and motherhood in her journey. Her two children, Nico and Noah, both have additional needs, and her husband Nic Taylor has supported her career while travelling the circuit.

She also credits her nannies, her family and her teammates for helping her achieve this historic 1st place position. The fact that she was able to compete at the elite level while being a parent is a feat in itself.

Meyers Taylor said, “This medal is also for all those moms who weren’t necessarily able to live their dreams, but their kids are now their dreams… Those people kept me going.”

Legacy & Impact

Her presence on the podium with Armbruster Humphries, 40, marks the first time two women over 40 have medalled in a Winter Olympics bobsleigh event. Both athletes advocate for women in the sport and were influential in the addition of the women’s monobob at the 2022 Olympics.

Former British bobsledder John Jackson praised Meyers Taylor as “a ferocious athlete and a beautiful human being,” noting her impact on younger competitors and the wider sliding sport community.