Elana Meyers Taylor on concussion, transphobia and double standards

Elana Meyers Taylor on concussion, transphobia and double standards

President of the Women Sports Foundation and top USA bobsleigher gave an in-depth chat about her career, head injuries and women’s issues.

We spoke to her just before the World Championships where, despite being one of the favourites to win, she crashed out and suffered her fifth concussion.

It’s not clear if she will retire or continue competing but this outspoken interview is evidence of her leadership skills.

Also, Elana spoke well about knowing the limits of your own body.

“A lot of women have this tendency to try to ‘tough it out’. I think (because) there’s a societal stigma that we are weaker sex... we push through things when we shouldn’t necessarily.”

LINKS:

Elana Meyers Taylor Twitter

Ed Knowles Twitter

Video of last week’s Ramla Ali podcast

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