American - Athlete | October 10, 1984 -
Growing up, most girls have this image of how they want their wedding to be and things like that. I had none of that except for the cake I wanted, and that's what I got. The cake was the first thing we ordered.
Elana Meyers
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I've encountered a lot of biases as a woman.
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In Sochi, I felt like I lost a gold.
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Bobsledding is like sprinting with NASCAR. You get to push these 400-pound sleds as fast as you can down a hill and hop in. How could you not enjoy that?
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I got a letter from a mom, and she was telling me about how her daughter is a tomboy and the trouble she has in classes and being around boys. She herself had the same kinds of problems growing up and how inspired they were by me. That was such an incredible email to receive.
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The more eyeballs there are on the sport, it will get more diverse.
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I want to represent my color and ethnicity. To be proud of our heritages is really cool.
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I'm E Money because I'm money when it counts. Not sure exactly where or when it started, but I was called it in softball, too.
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My dad was a Marine, my aunt is still in the Navy, and my grandfathers both served. So, it's a huge honor for me to represent my country in any way I can.
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When bobsled is going right - and it sometimes goes wrong - it's the closest thing I could imagine to being a superhero.
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All sports have a zone, but ours is at 95 mph. You can feel the speed; you can feel the wind. It's the most euphoric thing I've ever done.
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I made driving mistakes in Sochi that cost me gold, and I'll torture myself for the rest of my life about that!
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