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Elana Meyers Taylor Clinches Monobob Gold, Seals Six-Medal Olympic Career

The victory capped a fifth Olympic appearance with a confirmed six-medal career total.

Overview

  • The 41-year-old American won the women’s monobob at the Cortina Sliding Centre on February 16.
  • Her Olympic record now stands at six medals: one gold, three silvers and two bronzes.
  • This was her fifth Winter Games, following her Olympic debut in Vancouver in 2010.
  • She credited a global support network and dedicated the moment to fellow mothers, according to NBC Olympics via Newsweek.
  • Forbes reports she won by 0.04 seconds and signed “Mommy won” to her two sons as she celebrated, with husband and coach Nic Taylor central to her support system.