During the first heats of bobsled’s two-woman competition, Team USA announced via social media that four-time Olympian and medalist Elana Meyers Taylor — who has had an eventful experience at the 2022 Winter Olympics, to say the least — would serve as the Closing Ceremony flagbearer on Sunday.
“I 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,” Meyers Taylor said in a statement. “Congratulations to my fellow Team USA athletes on all their success — I’m looking forward to carrying the flag with my teammates by my side and closing out these Games.”
Shortly after arrival, Meyers Taylor contracted COVID-19 and was forced to isolate for days. It was announced days later that Team USA had selected her Opening Ceremony flagbearer alongside curler John Shuster, but — stuck in quarantine — Meyers Taylor ceded the honor to speed skater Brittany Bowe.
The bobsledder was cleared to compete on February 5th, and won silver in the monobob debut on February 13.
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