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Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
Erin Jackson, recovering from a torn hamstring, aims to defend her Olympic titles and promote winter sports diversity by creating a foundation to lower entry barriers.
- Erin Jackson secured spots in Milan's Winter Olympics after winning both the 500 and 1,000 at the U.S. trials, despite being about a month removed from a torn left hamstring.
- Facing high costs, Jackson says winter sports' expense limits who can try, prompting her push to expand access through scholarships and mentorship programs with EDGE Outdoors and Sisters in Sports Foundation.
- A milestone for representation, Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win individual gold and is the only Black athlete among 21 U.S. speedskaters.
- She hopes her visibility will inspire more people of color to try winter sports and speedskating, while coaches and teammates call Jackson an example for young Black girls through mentorship and example-driven outreach.
- Despite switching from inline skating four months before qualifying for her first Olympic team, Jackson later missed a spot despite a number-one world ranking, demonstrating resilience.
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Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win individual gold
MILWAUKEE — When American speedskater Erin Jackson won the 500 meters at the Beijing Games four years ago, she knew, of course, that it was her first Olympic medal. She also was aware that it had been a while —…
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Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold
American speedskater Erin Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympics gold medal in any sport. She wants to make sure she is not the last.
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‘Lead by example’: History-maker Erin Jackson skates toward another Olympic moment in Milan
As the countdown to the Winter Games continues in Milan, among the athletes preparing to medal is American speed skater Erin Jackson, who made history as the first Black woman to win individual gold at a Winter Olympics.
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