Elana Meyers Taylor on celebrating her first Olympic gold medal win with her nanny and what's next
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U.S. bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor sits down with CBS News' Seth Doane to reflect on winning a gold medal in women's monosled at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, her first ever in five Games. She talks about celebrating the moment with her nanny and her two children with special needs, motherhood and what's next for her Olympic career.
Elana Meyers Taylor (born Elana Alessandra Meyers; October 10, 1984) is an American Olympic bobsledder and World Champion 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 m...
Elana Meyers Taylor's gold medal marks a historic first for US women's bobsled and showcases perseverance after five Olympic appearances. It also highlights the support of family and the inclusion of special needs children in her celebration.
Context & Background
First gold after five Olympic Games
Celebrated with nanny and special needs children
Reflects on motherhood and future career
Event: women's monosled
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026
What Happens Next
Taylor will continue training for future Olympic competitions and may expand her role in coaching and advocacy for athletes with special needs families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elana Meyers Taylor?
A US bobsledder who won gold in women's monosled at the 2026 Winter Olympics
How did she celebrate her win?
With her nanny and her two children with special needs
What is women's monosled?
A bobsled event designed for women that debuted in the 2026 Winter Olympics
What are her future plans?
She will keep training for upcoming Olympics and may focus on coaching and advocacy