Elana Meyers Taylor is an American Olympic bobsledder and World Champion who has competed since 2007.
Born in Oceanside, California, Meyers Taylor was raised in Douglasville, Georgia, and is a graduate of George Washington University, where she was a member of the softball team.
Elana Meyers Taylor Age, Date of Birth, Birthday, Family, what about her father, mother, where is she from? Early Life.
Elana Meyers Taylor was born in Oceanside, California but grew up in Douglasville, Georgia with her family. Her father was a professional football player. After failing to make the US Olympic softball team, she tried bobsledding at the suggestion of her parents.
Meyers Taylor is a Christian. She has said, “One of the big reasons I was put in bobsled is to help people not only reach their goals but come to Christ. God put me here for a specific reason and I don’t think it’s just to win medals. At the end of the day, I’m in this sport to glorify God, so if that means I come in last place or I win the gold medal, that’s what I’m going to do.”
Elana Meyers Taylor Net Worth, How much did she earn?
Her estimated Net Worth as of 2022 from her career is $1 Million(approx).
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Elana Meyers Taylor Husband, her Relationship, What about her children?
Meyers Taylor married coach and fellow Olympic bobsledder Nic Taylor in April 2014. She gave birth to her son, Nico, in 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nico was born with Down syndrome.
Elana Meyers Taylor Career
Meyers Taylor won the silver in the bobsled two-woman event with Shauna Rohbock at the 2009 FIBT World Championships in Lake Placid, New York.
She was named to the U.S. team for the 2010 Winter Olympics on January 16, 2010. On February 24, 2010, Meyers Taylor along with Erin Pac won the bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Their first run has a time of 53.28. Their second run has a time of 53.0 and their third run has a time of 53.29.
Their fourth run has a time of 53.78 for a total of 3:33.40 a difference of +1.12 from first place. In 2010, Elana Meyers Taylor received a grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) Travel and Training Fund, and another in 2013. She went on to serve on the WSF advisory board and eventually served as their president in 2019.
On June 26, 2020, Elana Meyers Taylor called attention to the racism she has faced throughout her athletic career — and specifically in her bobsledding career — in an article published by Team USA.
Racist Statement
She details an incident in which an Olympic coach of another country’s team made multiple racist statements, both general and specific to Elana Meyers Taylor. Taylor’s article also explained that one of the fastest sled manufacturers in the world refuses to sell to black bobsledders.
Elana’s article resulted in the creation of a task force by the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation with the purpose of investigating these incidents. Additionally, Meyers Taylor announced she was creating a workshop in order for others to share and spread their experiences facing racism in order to expose the biases that often lead to racist incidents and to teach alternative behaviors that do not cause discrimination.
Where she attended her High school and University? What was her major?
Meyers Taylor attended George Washington University on a scholarship for softball. The university later presented Taylor with an honorary doctorate degree in 2018 and the President’s Medal in 2022. Meyers Taylor was the commencement speaker for the university’s Class of 2022.
Elana Meyers Taylor Social Media Reach
She is available on Instagram with the username “@elanameyerstaylor” with 18.3k followers and also on Twitter with the username “@eamslider24”.
Elana Meyers Taylor
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Who is Elana Meyers Taylor?
Elana Meyers Taylor is an American Olympic bobsledder and World Champion who has competed since 2007. Born in Oceanside, California, Meyers Taylor was raised in Douglasville, Georgia, and is a graduate of George Washington University, where she was a member of the softball team.
Is she available on any kind of social media platform?
She is available on Instagram with the username “@elanameyerstaylor” with 18.3k followers and also on Twitter with the username “@eamslider24”.
What is Elana Meyers Taylor’s Age?
Elana Meyers Taylor’s age is 37 years old as of 2022.
Where she attended her University?
Meyers Taylor attended George Washington University on a scholarship for softball. The university later presented Taylor with an honorary doctorate degree in 2018 and the President’s Medal in 2022.
Elana Meyers Taylor’s Body Appearance Height, Weight
| Height | N / A |
| Weight | N / A |
| Hair | Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Interesting facts about Elana Meyers Taylor’s which you should know
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Age | 37 years |
| Ethnicity | N / A |
| Birthplace | Oceanside, California |
