It’s been 20 years since an American woman has won an individual medal in long-track speed skating at the Olympics, but Erin Jackson did just that on Sunday, as she captured the gold medal in the 500-meter race. Get to know the newest American gold medalist.
Despite all of that, Jackson only started competing in speed skating on ice back in 2017, according to Olympics.com.in the 500-meters in PyeongChang.Despite being the top-ranked 500-meter skater in the world, Jackson was in danger of missing the Olympic event after finishing third in the U.S. Speed Skating Trials, but her teammate Brittany Bowe, who won the event, gave her the spot instead.
“I’m just incredibly grateful,” Jackson said of the gesture. “I’m really humbled, and she’s just an amazing person.” Bowe did get to compete in the 500 meters after the U.S. earned another quota spot in the race, and finished in 16According to Olympics.com, not only did Jackson compete in inline speed skating, but she also competed in roller derby events as well, playing for the Ocala Cannibals and the Jacksonville RollerGirls.Prior to Jackson’s win, it had been 28 years since an American woman had captured the gold medal in the 500 meters.
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