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Olympic Gold: Elana Meyers Taylor Wins in Italy at 41
Community HeroesMar 14

Olympic Gold: Elana Meyers Taylor Wins in Italy at 41

Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor brought home gold from Italy in February 2026, winning the monobob by just four-hundredths of a second. Thousands of New Braunfels residents lined the streets to celebrate their hometown hero who now ties the record for most Winter Olympic medals by any U.S. woman.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Gets Parade
Community HeroesMar 5

Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Gets Parade

New Braunfels is rolling out the red carpet for hometown hero Elana Meyers Taylor, who just captured her sixth Olympic medal and made Winter Games history. The Texas city will celebrate the bobsled champion with a downtown parade on March 14.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold, Ties Team USA Record
SportsFeb 17

Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold, Ties Team USA Record

After three silver medals and years of near-misses, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold in the women's monobob at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The victory ties her with Bonnie Blair as the most decorated female Winter Olympian in Team USA history with six total medals.

Fox News Sports2 min read
41-Year-Old Elana Meyers Taylor Wins First Olympic Gold
SportsFeb 17

41-Year-Old Elana Meyers Taylor Wins First Olympic Gold

After five Olympic appearances and five medals in every color but gold, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally claimed the top prize at age 41. The American athlete became the oldest U.S. woman to win Winter Olympic gold, completing a historic career milestone in Italy.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Olympic Gold by 0.04 Seconds
SportsFeb 19

Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Olympic Gold by 0.04 Seconds

American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor clinched Olympic gold in women's monobob by just four hundredths of a second, while Team USA racked up multiple medals across the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The victories showcase American grit on snow and ice.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold at 41, Makes U.S. History
SportsFeb 17

Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold at 41, Makes U.S. History

Veteran bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor claimed her first Olympic gold medal in thrilling fashion, becoming the oldest American winter Olympics gold medalist ever at 41. Team USA's women's hockey squad also dominated their semifinal, crushing Sweden 5-0 to reach their fifth consecutive gold medal game.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Elana Meyers Taylor Heads to 5th Olympics with US Record
Community HeroesFeb 6

Elana Meyers Taylor Heads to 5th Olympics with US Record

The most decorated U.S. bobsledder in Olympic history is gearing up for her fifth Winter Games. Elana Meyers Taylor's journey shows how perseverance creates lasting impact beyond the podium.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
Mom Elana Meyers Taylor Wins First Olympic Gold at 41
Community HeroesFeb 17

Mom Elana Meyers Taylor Wins First Olympic Gold at 41

After 16 years of chasing Olympic gold, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally stood atop the podium in Italy, just 0.04 seconds ahead of silver. The 41-year-old mother of two now ties the record for most Winter Olympic medals won by an American woman.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Calls Texas Home
Community HeroesMar 20

Olympic Gold Medalist Elana Meyers Taylor Calls Texas Home

Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor finally won her first gold medal and returned to a hero's welcome in New Braunfels, Texas. The champion bobsledder chose this tight-knit community because it offers the perfect support system for her two special-needs sons.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Moms Meyers Taylor and Humphries Defy the Odds
SportsJan 29

Olympic Moms Meyers Taylor and Humphries Defy the Odds

Two champion bobsledders are proving that motherhood and Olympic dreams aren't mutually exclusive. Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries head to the 2026 Winter Games with nine medals between them and their young children by their side.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Texas Town Throws Parade for Olympic Gold Medalist
Community HeroesMar 17

Texas Town Throws Parade for Olympic Gold Medalist

New Braunfels welcomed home Elana Meyers Taylor with a downtown parade after she won her first Olympic gold medal in bobsledding. The six-time medalist is now the most decorated Black winter Olympian in history.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Bobsledder Pushes Through Legal Drama for Gold
Community HeroesFeb 2

Olympic Bobsledder Pushes Through Legal Drama for Gold

Five-time Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor faced two arbitration cases over her brakeman selection just days before the 2026 Winter Games. Despite the legal scrutiny, she's staying focused on bringing home another medal for Team USA.

Fox News Sports2 min read
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Community HeroesMar 4

Texas Town Honors Its Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalist

New Braunfels is throwing a parade for hometown hero Elana Meyers Taylor, who just became the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history. The March 14th celebration shows what happens when a community gets to cheer for one of its own.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Mom Wins Olympic Gold, Kids Just Want Snuggles
Community HeroesFeb 17

Mom Wins Olympic Gold, Kids Just Want Snuggles

Elana Meyers Taylor won her first Olympic gold medal after four tries, tying the record for most decorated female US Winter Olympian. Her two young sons? They just wanted hugs instead of celebrating history.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Taylor Swift Donates Music Video Proceeds to AIDS Foundation
Acts of KindnessApr 3

Taylor Swift Donates Music Video Proceeds to AIDS Foundation

Taylor Swift is giving all streaming royalties from her "Elizabeth Taylor" music video to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The heartfelt tribute honors the legendary actress who became the first major celebrity to champion HIV and AIDS awareness.

Good Good Good2 min read
7 Americans Head to Their 5th Olympics at Age 41
SportsJan 26

7 Americans Head to Their 5th Olympics at Age 41

Seven remarkable athletes, including ski legend Lindsey Vonn and bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor, will compete in their fifth Winter Olympics next month in Italy. At 41, both Vonn and Meyers Taylor prove that Olympic dreams don't have an expiration date.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Stanford Honors Katie Meyer With Award and Jersey Retirement
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Stanford Honors Katie Meyer With Award and Jersey Retirement

Stanford University and the family of soccer star Katie Meyer reached a settlement that will create a lasting legacy in her name. The agreement brings positive change to how universities support students facing disciplinary proceedings.

ESPN2 min read
Katie Taylor Gets Dream Retirement Fight in Dublin
SportsJun 5

Katie Taylor Gets Dream Retirement Fight in Dublin

Boxing champion Katie Taylor will headline her final fight at Dublin's iconic 82,000-seat Croke Park stadium, fulfilling a career dream. The Irish legend faces unbeaten Flora Pili in front of her home crowd this summer.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
8-Year-Old's Paper Airplane Brings Taylor Swift Surprise
VideosMay 29

8-Year-Old's Paper Airplane Brings Taylor Swift Surprise

A creative song request tossed over a backyard fence in Ohio didn't just bring neighbors together. It caught Taylor Swift's attention and turned into an unforgettable gift for both the young fan and her guitar-playing neighbor.

Sunny Skyz3 min read
Katie Taylor's Historic Croke Park Farewell Set for Sept. 5
SportsJun 6

Katie Taylor's Historic Croke Park Farewell Set for Sept. 5

Boxing legend Katie Taylor will retire in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park on September 5, marking the most iconic moment in women's boxing history. The Irish champion who fought the first sanctioned female amateur bout in Ireland will end her groundbreaking career where it all began.

BBC Sport3 min read

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