PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Elana Meyers Taylor's final preparations for the women's bobsled event that starts Tuesday at the Pyeongchang Olympics have not been ideal.
A bad Achilles' is slowing her down — but not hurting her confidence.
The two-time Olympic medalist, who won a bronze as a brakeman in 2010 and a silver as a pilot in 2014, pronounced herself fit and ready to go after her final two training runs on Monday. Meyers Taylor, a gold-medal favorite, is racing with Olympic rookie Lauren Gibbs in Pyeongchang.
"It's been a little rough for me, making sure I'm healthy and good to go," Meyers Taylor said.