Elana Meyers Taylor brings home monobob gold for USA

American bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor claimed the gold medal in the monobob event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 19, 2022, demonstrating her exceptional skill in the solo bobsled discipline after years of competing in team events. The 37-year-old athlete, who had previously won medals in two-person bobsleigh, made history by becoming one of the first American women to compete in and win the monobob event, which was introduced to the Olympic program at the 2022 Games. Meyers Taylor's victory was particularly significant as it came after she had taken a break from the sport to give birth to her first child, showcasing her remarkable comeback to the highest level of competition. Her performance solidified her status as one of the most accomplished American bobsledders of all time, with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals across different disciplines.