CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — American bobsled icon Kaillie Humphries Armbruster made history on Saturday, February 21 2026, securing her sixth career Olympic medal and tying the all-time record for the most medals won by a woman in bobsled history.
Humphries, 40, teamed up with brakewoman Jasmine Jones to capture the bronze medal in the two-woman bobsled event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The American duo finished behind Germany’s Laura Nolte, who took the gold, and Lisa Buckwitz, who secured silver. The podium finish marks a triumphant conclusion to a week that saw the U.S. women’s bobsled team dominate the international spotlight.
A Record-Breaking Week in Cortina
With this bronze, Humphries ties her teammate Elana Meyers Taylor for the most Olympic bobsled medals by any woman. The milestone comes just five days after Humphries earned a bronze medal in the inaugural monobob event, where Meyers Taylor, 41, took home the gold. Together, the two veterans have shattered age-related expectations, proving they remain elite contenders well into their 40s.
“Team USA is crushing it and it’s friggin’ sweet,” Humphries said following the race. “Dreaming big is the only way to achieve this kind of success, and doing it alongside Elana makes it even more special.”
The “Bobsled Mom” Comeback
Humphries’ performance in 2026 is being hailed as one of the greatest comebacks in winter sports. This Olympic cycle was her first since becoming a mother; she gave birth to her son, Aulden, in June 2024. The journey back to the ice was not only a physical challenge but a financial one, as Humphries recently shared that she relied on Olympic prize money to fund the IVF treatments necessary to start her family.
Her career now spans five Olympic Games and two different nations. After winning two gold medals (2010, 2014) and a bronze (2018) for Canada, she switched to Team USA, where she has since added a gold (2022) and two bronze medals (2026) to her legendary resume.
Impact on Team USA Standings
The success of Humphries and Meyers Taylor has propelled Team USA to a record-setting performance in women’s events at these Games. As of Saturday, the U.S. women have secured 16 total medals, including six golds, marking one of the strongest showings for the program in Winter Olympics history.
While Germany continues to be a powerhouse in the sliding sports, the consistency of the American veterans has ensured that the United States remains a global leader on the track. With the two-woman event concluded, Humphries leaves Italy as the most decorated female bobsledder to ever represent the stars and stripes.