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Moms on Ice: 81 Years, 11 Olympics, Endless Drive
14 Feb
Summary
- Two veteran American bobsledders, aged 41 and 40, compete in monobob.
- Both athletes are mothers balancing activism, family, and elite sport.
- They are aiming for medals despite facing younger competitors.
Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, 40, are leading the charge for American bobsledders in the monobob competition. These seasoned athletes, with a combined 11 Olympic appearances and nine medals, are demonstrating that motherhood and activism do not preclude them from competing at the highest level. Both have children, adding a unique dimension to their Olympic journeys.
Meyers Taylor, a mother of two sons, one with Down syndrome, expressed that while an Olympic gold medal would mean everything, it also means nothing in the grand scheme of her life. Armbruster Humphries, who recently gave birth after a challenging IVF journey, shares a similar perspective, finding a new lease on sport and focusing on what she can control.
While they embrace a more relaxed approach, their competitive spirit remains. Both athletes still cherish the sport, with Meyers Taylor describing it as a joy and Armbruster Humphries emphasizing the need to continue sliding despite lack of sleep. They face strong competition from Germany's Laura Nolte and Lisa Buckwitz as they vie for medals.
