Elana Meyers Taylor’s Grit and Support System Overcame Odds to Deliver Olympic Gold

In a world where the relentless demands of sport often collide with personal sacrifice, Elana Meyers Taylor faced a crossroads that many might find insurmountable. Just weeks before Christmas during a grueling World Cup bobsled weekend in Norway, she sent a simple yet heart-wrenching text to her husband: “I’m done.” Her body was aching, her spirit worn thin by the pressures of elite competition and the responsibilities of raising two deaf children. The racing results were far from promising. But this moment of doubt was not the end—instead, it highlighted the very essence of American grit and family values that...