Elana Meyers Taylor

Elana Meyers Taylor (born Elana Alessandra Meyers) is an American Olympic bobsledder who has competed since 2007. Born in Oceanside, California, Meyers Taylor was raised in Douglasville, Georgia and is a graduate of George Washington University, where she was a member of the softball team. After three silver and two bronze medals at the previous four Olympic Games, Meyers Taylor won her first gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics at age 41. She is also a four-time World Champion, winning two gold medals each in the two-woman and mixed team events.