Kaillie Humphries Ties Record with Sixth Olympic Bobsled Medal; Laura Nolte Wins Gold
In a remarkable display at the Milan Cortina Olympics, Kaillie Humphries tied a historic record by claiming her sixth Olympic medal in women’s bobsledding on February 21, 2026. Her achievement came during the two-woman bobsled event, where she and her partner Jasmine Jones secured a bronze medal.
Laura Nolte Dominates Two-Woman Bobsled Event
Germany’s Laura Nolte clinched her second consecutive gold medal in the two-woman bobsled category. Partnering with push athlete Deborah Levi, Nolte finished the challenge with a total time of 3 minutes and 48.46 seconds. This victory reinforced her status as a dominant force, marking her as the reigning champion as she also holds the last four World Cup titles in this discipline.
Medal Standings
- Gold: Laura Nolte (Germany) – 3:48.46
- Silver: Lisa Buckwitz (Germany) – 3:48.99
- Bronze: Kaillie Humphries (USA) – 3:49.21
Humphries, now tied with fellow American Elana Meyers Taylor for the most Olympic medals by a woman in bobsled history, has three golds and three bronzes to her name. The result is a testament to her enduring excellence in the sport after transitioning from competing for Canada.
U.S. Performance and Other Notable Athletes
Alongside Humphries, U.S. athletes Kaysha Love and Azaria Hill experienced challenges, finishing fifth in a time of 3:49.71. Despite dealing with injuries, they demonstrated resilience in their performance. Elana Meyers Taylor, alongside Jadin O’Brien, finished seventh with a time of 3:50.49 after recovering some ground from a difficult second heat.
The United States now boasts three medals in bobsled at the 2026 Olympics, while Germany leads with six. Other countries have yet to claim a medal in this discipline.
Upcoming Events and Historical Context
Germany continues to excel in sliding sports at this year’s winter games, leading the medal count across bobsled, skeleton, and luge with a total of 17 medals. Austria follows with five, while the U.S. and Italy each have four. The anticipation builds for the final four-man bobsled event, where Germany is expected to compete fiercely.
This Olympic season is significant for both Humphries and Meyers Taylor, who both have expressed interest in growing their families. With Humphries’ illustrious career tallying 105 medals from 218 major international races, and Meyers Taylor having 78 across her career, their futures in the sport remain uncertain as they contemplate life after competition.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina marks a pivotal moment in the history of bobsledding, showcasing extraordinary talent and the enduring legacies of its athletes.
