Elana Meyers
History in the making
Today Altis athletes Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries will make history as they become the first females to compete in a World Cup bobsled race against men in Calgary, Canada. Traditionally, only men have been allowed to compete in four-man bobsled events; but - following FIBT approval to make four-man bobsled gender-neutral in September - two-time Olympic gold medalist...
6 take-homes from the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi by Stuart McMillan
After an incredibly successful medal haul at the Winter Olympic games, Altis Performance Director Stuart McMillan sat down to reflect on the games and outlined 6 take-homes from Sochi. Get out of the way When you work with athletes like Kaillie Humphries, Elana Meyers, and Lauryn Williams - I just try get out of the way, and try not to...
Gold and Silver in Sochi for Altis Athletes
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia - Yesterday saw astounding success for Altis athletes in the women’s bobsled at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, with Gold and Silver being claimed by athletes who have trained at Altis in Phoenix, under the guidance of Performance Director & Sprints Coach – Stuart McMillan. Canadian gold medal winners Kaille Humphries, and compatriot Heather Moyse, made history...