Kaillie Humphries
Kaillie Humphries is a four-time Olympic medalist in bobsleigh, known for her groundbreaking achievements in a sport traditionally dominated by men. As a champion athlete, she has faced unique challenges regarding family planning and fertility, particularly as female athletes often find their peak performance years coincide with their most fertile years. After being diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, Humphries bravely navigated the complexities of IVF while continuing to compete at an elite level. She advocates for more support and education around fertility for female athletes, emphasizing that women can pursue both motherhood and competitive sports.
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Kaillie Humphries, who won the 2010 and 2014 golds for Canada, but now represents the US.
Canada beat UK for men’s curling gold
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Kaillie Humphries won the 2010 and 2014 golds for Canada before switching to the US.
German-US rivalry dominates bobsleigh - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-02-22
Kaillie Humphries and Jasmine Jones finished in first place in the first heat of the final on Friday.
Military Olympian shares love of US, fellow Americans competing at Milan Cortina
United States· 2026-02-21
Kaillie Humphries took bronze in the mixed event at the Olympics.
Winter Olympics showcase golden oldies, fourth-place pain and sliding-doors details | Winter Olympics 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-02-20
Kaillie Humphries won a bronze medal and has now medaled in five consecutive Olympics.
Elana Meyers Taylor: Why motherhood was key to her grabbing that elusive gold medalUnited States· 2026-02-17
Kaillie Humphries picked up the bronze medal in women’s mono bob at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
Moore finishes 14th in women’s mono bob | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-02-17
The USA’s Kaillie Humphries secured bronze with a 3:58.05 finish.
Jamaica's Mica Moore finishes strong in monobob at Winter Olympics | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-17Kaillie Humphries is the incumbent gold medallist from Beijing 2022 and is competing alongside Bree Walker.
Bree Walker eyes gold in women’s monobob after world cup success
Australia· 2026-02-15
Kaillie Humphries is the first female bobsledder to defend her Olympic title.
Winter Olympics: How this generation of Olympic women erased the idea that motherhood is the end of a gold medal dreamUnited States· 2026-02-07
Kaillie Humphries, the first woman to win Olympic gold medals for two countries, is on track to make even more history in Milan.
Winter Olympics 2026: 10 athletes from around the world to watch at the Milan Cortina Games
Canada· 2026-02-06
Kaillie Humphries is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in women’s bobsled history.
At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podiumCanada· 2025-03-07
Kaillie Humphries is a four-time Olympic medalist who discussed the challenges of balancing motherhood and elite athletic competition.
Athletes on fertility, egg freezing and having it all: ‘I can have it if I want it’ | SportUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
