Team USA Secures Bobsled Bronze, Meyers Taylor Makes History at 2026 Winter Olympics

MILAN, Italy — The United States Olympic team added a bronze medal to its tally on Saturday in the two-woman bobsled final, showcasing both veteran leadership and emerging talent. Germany dominated the podium, securing both gold (3:48.46) and silver (3:48.99), while Team USA finished with a time of 3:49.21.

American Duo Claims Bronze

Kallie Armbruster Humphries, a five-time Olympian with a decorated career including three gold and two bronze medals, teamed up with fellow Olympian Jasmine Jones to secure the bronze. The duo set a track record in Heat 1 and entered the final in third place, a position they successfully defended.

Another American team, comprised of two-time Olympian Kaysha Love and first-time Olympian Azaria Hill, finished a strong fifth with a time of 3:49.71.

Meyers Taylor Continues Historic Run

Elana Meyers Taylor, who won her first Olympic gold earlier in these Winter Games, partnered with Jadin O’Brien, a track star turned bobsledder, to finish seventh with a time of 3:50.49. Despite a challenging second heat where a skid at the top of the track cost them valuable time, they demonstrated resilience.

Meyers Taylor’s Olympic journey is one of remarkable consistency and achievement. She has now medaled six times over five Olympic appearances – three silver, two bronze, and now a gold in the women’s monobob event this week. She is the most decorated Black athlete ever at a Winter Olympics, and remains tied with Bonnie Blair’s record for the most medals by a U.S. Woman in the Winter Olympics.

“I thought it was our most complete game of the tournament.”

Mike Sullivan, U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team Head Coach

From Track to Ice: O’Brien’s Olympic Debut

Jadin O’Brien’s transition from track and field to bobsled is a testament to athletic versatility. A three-time NCAA indoor track and field pentathlon national champion for Notre Dame (2023, 2024, and 2025), O’Brien was initially hesitant when invited to try the sport, but quickly embraced the challenge and earned her place as an Olympian.

How Rapid Do Bobsleds Go?

Bobsledding has been a mainstay of the Winter Olympics since its inception, offering a thrilling spectacle of speed and precision. The sport typically features 2-woman, 2-man, and 4-man events, with the women’s monobob making its Olympic debut in 2022 and returning for the 2026 Games.

Athletes navigate the course in a seated position within a high-sided sled, building speed over the initial 50 meters. Steering is accomplished using ropes inside the sled, and while brakes are available, they are rarely used during Olympic competitions.

According to the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, bobsleds can reach speeds of up to 93 mph. The brake person slows the sled to a stop upon reaching the finish line.