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Kaillie Humphries Armbruster, 40, Wins World Cup Monobob
SportsJan 18

Kaillie Humphries Armbruster, 40, Wins World Cup Monobob

Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries Armbruster just became the oldest woman ever to win a World Cup monobob race at 40, proving age doesn't limit athletic greatness. After taking time off to become a mom, she's riding unstoppable momentum into next month's Olympics.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
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
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, 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
Australia Fields Two Bobsleigh Teams at Olympics
SportsFeb 20

Australia Fields Two Bobsleigh Teams at Olympics

For the first time, Australia is competing with multiple teams in Olympic bobsleigh, marking growth for the sport down under. Bree Walker returns to the ice after her eighth-place monobob finish, now partnering with Kiara Reddingius in the two-woman event.

ABC Australia2 min read
Mom of Two Wins Olympic Gold at 41 After Five Games
Community HeroesFeb 24

Mom of Two Wins Olympic Gold at 41 After Five Games

Elana Meyers Taylor became an Olympic champion in monobob at Milano Cortina 2026, celebrating with her two young sons who inspired her comeback. The 41-year-old Georgia athlete is now the most decorated Black Winter Olympian with six medals. #

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Texas Olympian, 41, Wins Gold After Injury Comeback
Community HeroesMar 4

Texas Olympian, 41, Wins Gold After Injury Comeback

Elana Meyers Taylor just became the oldest woman ever to win individual Winter Olympic gold, and her Texas hometown is throwing her a parade. After a season plagued by injuries, the New Braunfels athlete's dramatic comeback made history.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 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
Two Moms Over 40 Win Gold and Bronze in Olympic Bobsled
SportsFeb 17

Two Moms Over 40 Win Gold and Bronze in Olympic Bobsled

American bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphries, 40, proved age is just a number by claiming gold and bronze medals in a thrilling four-heat race in Italy. Both mothers balanced elite athletic careers with raising young children to reach the Olympic podium.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Three US Moms Win Olympic Bobsled Medals at Milano 2026
Community HeroesMay 7

Three US Moms Win Olympic Bobsled Medals at Milano 2026

Three Team USA bobsledders proved motherhood and elite sport can thrive together at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Elana Meyers Taylor, Kaillie Humphries, and Jasmine Jones won medals while raising young children, making Olympic history.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Mom, 41, Wins Olympic Gold After Nearly Quitting
SportsFeb 18

Mom, 41, Wins Olympic Gold After Nearly Quitting

Elana Meyers Taylor texted her husband "I'm done" just weeks before the Olympics. Two months later, she became the oldest woman to win individual Winter Games gold.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Honda Wind Tunnel Helps USA Bobsled Olympian Win Gold
SportsMar 14

Honda Wind Tunnel Helps USA Bobsled Olympian Win Gold

A car testing facility in Ohio is helping Olympic bobsledder Kaysha Love perfect her sport at 70 miles per hour. The partnership between Honda and Team USA is turning wind tunnel data into podium finishes.

Womens Health3 min read
Jamaica's Bobsled Team Returns for 10th Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 11

Jamaica's Bobsled Team Returns for 10th Winter Olympics

Nearly 40 years after inspiring the beloved film Cool Runnings, Jamaica's bobsled team is back at the Winter Olympics for its tenth appearance. The island nation is now fielding both men's and women's teams at Milano Cortina 2026.

Euronews2 min read
41-Year-Old Mom Wins First Olympic Gold After 16 Years
Community HeroesFeb 17

41-Year-Old Mom Wins First Olympic Gold After 16 Years

American bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold at age 41, becoming the oldest individual Winter Games champion ever. The mother of two, who competed across five Olympics, now holds six medals and uses her platform to inspire working mothers everywhere.

BBC Sport3 min read
Olympic Bobsledders Get AI-Powered Boost at 2026 Games
SportsFeb 15

Olympic Bobsledders Get AI-Powered Boost at 2026 Games

Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics are using custom 3D-printed footwear and AI analysis to shave crucial milliseconds off bobsled runs. Innovation is making one of the fastest sports on ice even more thrilling.

Wired3 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
German Bobsledder Laura Nolte Breaks Two Records at World Cup
SportsJan 18

German Bobsledder Laura Nolte Breaks Two Records at World Cup

Olympic champion Laura Nolte smashed both the start and track records at the World Cup finale in Altenberg, Germany, capping off a dominant season. The 2022 gold medalist secured her overall World Cup title just weeks before defending her Olympic crown in Italy.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Team USA Wins Bronze in Two-Woman Bobsled at Olympics
SportsFeb 22

Team USA Wins Bronze in Two-Woman Bobsled at Olympics

Kaillie Humphries and Jasmine Jones brought home bronze for Team USA in the two-woman bobsled, even setting a track record along the way. It's Humphries' second medal of these Winter Games, proving why she's one of bobsled's greatest champions.

Fox News Sports2 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
Team USA Eyes Gold as Women's Hockey Advances to Semis
SportsFeb 16

Team USA Eyes Gold as Women's Hockey Advances to Semis

The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Italy 6-0 and now faces Sweden in the semifinals, bringing the nation one step closer to Olympic gold. With multiple American athletes competing for medals across curling, bobsled, and figure skating, Team USA is having a stellar week in Milan Cortina.

ESPN2 min read

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