Elana Meyers Taylor describes "superhero" feeling while bobsledding as she competes in 5th Winter Olympics

February 16, 2026

TL;DR

Elana Meyers Taylor is the most decorated female Olympic bobsledder and Black athlete in Winter Games history with multiple medals.
At 41, she is competing in her fifth consecutive Winter Olympics.
She describes the sensation of bobsledding as exhilarating, akin to flying or being a superhero.
Meyers Taylor initially pursued softball but switched to bobsledding after encouragement from her parents.
The athleticism required for softball translates well to bobsledding.
Bobsledding is an expensive sport, requiring creative training methods in the off-season.
She has overcome racism and depression, crediting family support.
Meyers Taylor and her husband, Nic Taylor, are raising two deaf sons, one with Down syndrome, managing therapies and sign language learning.
Family support is crucial in managing their parenting and her athletic career.

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