Tayler won the women's modern pentathlon World Cup in 1979 at the age of 19. She was a member of the Great Britain modern pentathlon team that won gold at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships in 1981 and 1982.
Tayler's achievement in winning the women's modern pentathlon World Cup in 1979 marked a significant milestone at just 19 years old. Her success was also part of Great Britain's overall triumph at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships in 1981 and 1982, where they secured gold.