Women's Bobsled: Cortina 2026 Preview

Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries lead U.S. medal hopes in two-woman event

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The two-woman bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy is set to begin on Friday, February 20th at Noon ET. The event, which debuted at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, features a strong U.S. contingent led by Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries, both seeking Olympic glory.

Why it matters

The two-woman bobsled event is a marquee competition at the Winter Olympics, showcasing the speed, skill and athleticism of the world's top bobsledders. For the U.S. team, this event represents an opportunity to build on their legacy of success, with Meyers Taylor aiming to become the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history.

The details

Elana Meyers Taylor, the No. 6 seed, will be pushed by Jadin O'Brien, a recent convert from collegiate track and field. Meyers Taylor is seeking her seventh Olympic medal, having never missed the podium in this event. Kaillie Humphries, seeded second, is aiming for her first two-woman gold medal representing the United States after previously winning gold for Canada. Kaysha Love will make her Olympic debut as a pilot, paired with Azaria Hill.

  • The two-woman bobsled competition begins on Friday, February 20th at Noon ET.
  • Elana Meyers Taylor won gold in the women's monobob event earlier in the week.

The players

Elana Meyers Taylor

The most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history, Meyers Taylor is seeking her seventh Olympic medal and first gold in the two-woman event.

Kaillie Humphries

A two-time Olympic gold medalist in the two-woman bobsled event for Canada, Humphries is now competing for the United States and aiming for her first gold medal representing her new country.

Jadin O'Brien

Meyers Taylor's push athlete, O'Brien is a recent convert to bobsled from collegiate track and field, having only begun training in September 2025.

Kaysha Love

Making her Olympic debut as a pilot, Love previously competed as a push athlete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.

Azaria Hill

Paired with Kaysha Love as the push athlete, Hill is part of the next generation of American bobsledders looking to make their mark on the Olympic stage.

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What’s next

The two-woman bobsled competition at the Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will conclude on Saturday, February 21st with the medal ceremony.

The takeaway

The U.S. bobsled team is poised for a strong showing in the two-woman event, led by veteran Olympians Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries. With a mix of experience and rising talent, the Americans have a chance to end their gold medal drought in this event and cement their legacy as a bobsled powerhouse.