Erin Jackson was born on September 19,1992 and is an American speed skater, roller derby player, and Olympic gold medalist.
14 Facts About Erin Jackson
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On February 13,2022, Erin Jackson won the gold medal in the Women's 500m speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Erin Jackson is the first Black American woman to medal in speed skating.
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Erin Jackson was born on September 19,1992 in Ocala, Florida, to Tracy and Rita Jackson.
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Erin Jackson first skated at eight years old when she tried figure skating.
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Erin Jackson attended Shores Christian Academy, Howard Middle School, and Forest High School.
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Erin Jackson competes in roller derby with the Jacksonville RollerGirls of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association, earning the MVP award at the 2014 WFTDA Division 1 Playoff in Evansville, Indiana, and advancing to WFTDA Championships in both 2015 and 2016.
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In 2016, Erin Jackson transitioned to speed skating on the ice.
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Erin Jackson won the gold medal in the women's 500-meter speed skating event at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, besting the field by 0.08 seconds with a time of 37.04 seconds.
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Erin Jackson had nearly missed out on qualifying for the Olympics after slipping during the US Trials in this event.
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Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold in an individual sport.
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Erin Jackson is the first American woman to win an Olympic speed skating gold since Chris Witty in 1000m in 2002, and the first American woman to win the women's 500m since Bonnie Blair in 1994.
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In March 2023, Erin Jackson completed at the 2023 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships and won a silver medal in the team sprint.
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Erin Jackson represented the United States at the 2024 Four Continents Speed Skating Championships and won a gold medal in the 500 meter and a silver medal in the team sprint.