Elana Meyers Taylor

Winter Olympian | Bobsled | Speaker

The most decorated Black athlete in Olympic Winter Games history, record-breaking bobsled pioneer and DEI advocate

Elana Meyers Taylor is a five-time Olympic medalist, four-time Olympic bobsled pilot, and history-making athlete who has shattered records and broken barriers on and off the ice. She is the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic history, the most decorated female bobsledder, and the most decorated U.S. bobsledder of any gender.

ABOUT Elana

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Elana’s journey began in Douglasville, GA, where at 9 years old she declared her dream of becoming an Olympian. After a professional softball career, she transitioned into bobsled, making history as the first woman to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team, competing against the men.

Elana holds an MBA in finance and a master’s degree in sports management. She served as President of the Women’s Sports Foundation and on the President’s Council of Fitness, Sport and Nutrition during the Biden administration.

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 5x Olympic medalist
• Olympic medalist in both mono-bob and two-women bobsled
• 4x World Champion
• 2x Team USA flag bearer
• Iconic American bobsled pilot and Winter Olympian

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Elana Meyers Taylor’s warmth, humor, and determination captivate audiences. She inspires teams to think bigger, overcome adversity and embrace collaboration while sharing her journey of breaking barriers as a woman of color in a male-dominated sport.

Drawing from her unique perspective as an athlete, advocate and mother of two boys with special needs, Elana offers real-world insights into leadership, work-life balance and the challenges of striving for excellence under pressure. Whether addressing corporate teams, universities, or global organizations, Elana leaves audiences feeling empowered to redefine how we think about what we can accomplish.

SPEAKER THEMES

• Overcoming barriers
• The power of connection and collaboration
• Breaking through gender and racial biases
• Achieving balance and resilience in high-pressure environments

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TESTIMONIALS

"Elana was able to take her experiences in sport and apply them in a larger context — leadership, adversity, work-life balance, relationships. She is truly an incredible role model."