American bobsledder, Elana Meyers Taylor registered a historic storybook victory at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on February 16, 2026. The 41-year-old finally took home her first Olympic gold medal, winning the women’s monobob. This was her sixth career Olympic medal, tying her with speed skater, Bonnie Blair for the most Winter Olympic medals won by an American woman. Interestingly, she is married to a fellow bobsledder, which explains their understanding of each other’s personal as well as professional commitments. Here’s everything we know about her better half, Nic Taylor.
Who is Nic Taylor, Elana Meyers Taylor’s husband?
Nic Taylor is a professional bobsledder, coach, and chiropractor. He has been a fixture in the U.S. bobsled scene as both an athlete and a member of his wife’s coaching team. Nic was originally a track athlete at Cal State Northridge, and later transitioned to bobsled in 2011. He served as an alternate for Team USA at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. In November 2014, he and Elana Meyers Taylor made history as part of the first mixed-gender four-person bobsled team to compete in an international event.
Elana Meyers Taylor secured her first gold medal with the support of her husband, Nic Taylor, amid the challenges of parenting hearing-impaired children. Read More
