Elana Meyers Taylor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elana Meyers Taylor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Elana Meyers Taylor is an accomplished American Olympic bobsledder. Competing since 2007, she achieved her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics after securing three silver and two bronze medals in previous Games. A graduate of George Washington University and former softball player, Meyers Taylor is also a four-time World Champion, earning two gold medals in both the two-woman and mixed team events.

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2009: Silver at FIBT World Championships

In 2009, Meyers Taylor and Shauna Rohbock won the silver medal in the bobsled two-woman event at the FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.

February 24, 2010: Bronze Medal at 2010 Winter Olympics

On February 24, 2010, Elana Meyers Taylor and Erin Pac won the bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games with a total time of 3:33.40.

2010: Grant from Women's Sports Foundation

In 2010, Elana Meyers Taylor received a grant from the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) Travel and Training Fund.

2013: Second Place at FIBT World Championships

In 2013, Elana Meyers Taylor and Katie Eberling placed second at the FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz.

2013: Second Grant from WSF

In 2013, Elana Meyers Taylor received a second grant from the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF).

February 19, 2014: Silver Medal at 2014 Winter Olympics

On February 19, 2014, Elana Meyers Taylor and Lauryn Williams won the silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, finishing with a total time of 3:50.71.

November 15, 2014: First Women to Compete in International Four-Man Bobsleigh

On November 15, 2014, Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries became the first women to compete with/against men in an international four-man bobsleigh competition in Park City, Utah, with Meyers Taylor finishing seventh.

November 2014: First Woman to Medal in Men's Event

In November 2014, Elana Meyers Taylor made history by becoming the first woman to win a medal in a men's event as part of an international competition, with her husband Nic Taylor as her brakeman.

February 2015: World Championship Title in Women's Bobsled

In February 2015, Elana Meyers Taylor and Cherrelle Garrett won the first world championship title in women's bobsled for the United States, making Meyers Taylor the first U.S. bobsled driver to win on a non-North American track in 56 years.

February 2018: Silver Medal at 2018 Winter Olympics

In February 2018, Elana Meyers Taylor and Lauren Gibbs won a silver medal in the two-woman bobsleigh event at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

2018: Honorary Doctorate from George Washington University

In 2018, The George Washington University presented Elana Meyers Taylor with an honorary doctorate.

2022: President's Medal and Commencement Speaker at George Washington University

In 2022, Elana Meyers Taylor received the President's Medal from George Washington University and served as the commencement speaker for the university's Class of 2022.

2026: First Olympic Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Elana Meyers Taylor, at age 41, won her first Olympic gold medal.

2026: Gold Medal in Women's Monobob at 2026 Winter Olympics

In 2026, Elana Meyers Taylor won a gold medal in the women's monobob event at the Winter Olympics, becoming the oldest gold medalist in any Winter Olympics individual event at age 41.