Elana Meyers Taylor Makes History as Most Decorated Black American Winter Olympian

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Elana Meyers Taylorjust made history!

The 37-year-old won bronze in the two-woman bobsled on Saturday, making her the most decorated Black Winter Olympian with a total of five medals.

Taylor medaled alongsideSylvia Hoffmanwith a total time of 4:05.48.

After having to miss the Winter Olympics opening ceremony due to COVID-19, Taylor got another chance to beTeam USA’s flagbearer.

On Sunday, the Winter Olympics will conclude with its closing ceremony at Beijing’s National Stadium.

In a previousstatement, the athlete said she “was so honored to be named the Opening Ceremony flag bearer, but after not being able to carry the flag, it’s even more humbling to lead the United States at the Closing Ceremony.”

To learn more about Team USA, visitTeamUSA.org. Watch the Winter Olympics, now, and the Paralympics, beginning March 4, on NBC.

source: people.com