U.S. Olympians Humphries and Meyers Taylor Lead Monobob Competition

Veteran athletes aim for gold medals in their fifth and final Winter Games

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The U.S. women's monobob team is off to a strong start at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, with veteran athletes Kallie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor sitting in second and third place respectively heading into the final runs. Humphries, the defending gold medalist, is competing at age 40 as a mother who went through IVF, while the 41-year-old Meyers Taylor is seeking her first Olympic gold medal after winning silver and bronze in previous Games. Kaysha Love also sits in fifth place and remains in contention.

Why it matters

The U.S. women's monobob team's performance at these Olympics is significant, as it features two of the sport's most accomplished athletes making a final push for gold in what are likely their last Winter Games. Their stories of perseverance and determination in the face of age and personal challenges resonate with fans and highlight the inspiring nature of elite athletic competition.

The details

Kallie Humphries, the 40-year-old defending gold medalist, is currently in third place after the first two runs. She has won three previous Olympic gold medals and is competing as a mother who went through IVF since the last Games. Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, sits in second place and is seeking her first Olympic gold medal after winning silver and bronze in her previous four Winter Games appearances. Kaysha Love, who won gold at last year's world championships, is in fifth place heading into the final runs.

  • The third and fourth runs of the women's monobob event will take place at 1 p.m. ET on February 16, 2026.
  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina are currently underway, with the women's monobob competition being one of the featured events.

The players

Kallie Humphries

A 40-year-old American bobsledder who is the defending gold medalist in the women's monobob event. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist competing in her fifth Winter Games.

Elana Meyers Taylor

A 41-year-old American bobsledder who is currently in second place in the women's monobob event. She is competing in her fifth Winter Games and has won silver and bronze medals in previous Olympics, but is still seeking her first gold.

Kaysha Love

An American bobsledder who is currently in fifth place in the women's monobob event. She won gold in the event at last year's world championships in Lake Placid.

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What they’re saying

“Sport and IVF process, they mimic each other. The tools you need to get through one are the exact tools you need to become and get through an Olympics and be the best in the other. You're chasing a dream that you don't know will ever come true. And it's this feeling of control and lack of control at the same time.”

— Kallie Humphries (NBC's 'My New Favorite Olympian' podcast)

“I still believe it's possible. Nobody in their right mind would say, 'Hey, a 41-year-old woman is going to have a shot at another Olympic medal in a speed and power sport... I want my children to know that people told their mom that it can't happen and then she went for it anyways.”

— Elana Meyers Taylor (NBC News)

What’s next

The third and fourth runs of the women's monobob event will take place at 1 p.m. ET on February 16, 2026, where the final medal positions will be determined.

The takeaway

The inspiring performances of veteran U.S. Olympians Kallie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor in the women's monobob event showcase the power of determination, perseverance, and the pursuit of lifelong dreams, even in the face of age and personal challenges. Their stories resonate with fans and highlight the uplifting nature of elite athletic competition.