elana meyers taylor delivers historic monobob gold on Day 10 as Olympic drama continues
Day 10 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina brought a string of memorable moments, capped by Elana Meyers Taylor’s long-awaited Olympic gold in the monobob. Six gold medals were decided Monday, and the U. S. team left the track and ice with a mix of triumph, milestones and reminders of how thin the margin can be at the highest level.
Meyers Taylor’s long-awaited gold caps career milestone
At 41, Elana Meyers Taylor stood atop the monobob podium for the first time in her fifth Olympic appearance, finally claiming the gold that had eluded her across four previous Games. The victory gives Meyers Taylor her sixth Olympic medal and ties her with a legendary American skater for the most Olympic medals by a female U. S. Winter Olympian in history. Teammate Kallie Humphries added another U. S. podium spot, taking bronze in a strong showing for the American bobsled program.
The title was the culmination of a long career defined by consistency and resilience. Meyers Taylor had already been celebrated as the most decorated Black Winter Olympian and had collected five medals over the preceding four Games, but the sheen of gold had not appeared until now. Her performance on Monday — steady starts, clean runs and composed nerves under pressure — rewrote the final chapter of a remarkable Olympic résumé.
Other Day 10 highlights: freeski, hockey and the broader sweep of the Games
The day’s snow-and-ice action extended beyond the sliding track. Canada’s Megan Oldham won gold in the women’s freeski big air while Eileen Gu, the American-born competitor representing another nation, captured silver in a reminder of the sport’s growing global depth and the high-risk creativity that big air demands.
Women’s hockey produced gripping playoff drama that sets up a marquee gold-medal rematch. The United States rolled to a 5-0 win over Sweden in one semi-final, while Canada edged Switzerland 2-1 in a tense contest. Canada’s captain was the decisive figure, scoring both goals and moving past the previous mark for the most Olympic goals in women’s hockey history; she will be a central figure when the archrivals meet for the title on Thursday (ET).
The Games have also delivered a mix of heartbreak and validation for U. S. stars. A high-profile crash, a dramatic on-ice collapse and the return of Olympic demons for another leading American skater underscored how thin the margin is between triumph and disappointment. At the same time, athletes like Chloe Kim and the ice-dance duo who took silver met high expectations even if they fell just short of the top step.
Looking ahead: more golds and the medal-count narrative
Organizers have seven more gold medals scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with nine medal events when bronze medal races in the men’s and women’s speedskating team pursuit are counted. The coming days will continue to shape national narratives: some teams will see their depth validated while others will be asked tough questions about missed opportunities and near-misses.
For the United States, Meyers Taylor’s breakthrough is both a cause for celebration and a reminder of the unpredictable arc of the Winter Games. Her gold is a career-defining moment that sits alongside the drama unfolding in the rink, on the slopes and on the ice tracks — a reminder that in these Olympics, the familiar and the unexpected are unfolding side by side.
