How Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win individual gold at the Winter Olympics
Erin Jackson hadn't stepped on ice until 2017. Now the engineer is making Olympic history.
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Erin Jackson hadn't stepped on ice until 2017. Now the engineer is making Olympic history.
Canada's Vanessa James is the only Black figure skater competing for any nation in Beijing
Erin Jackson became the Olympic champion in women's 500-meter speed skating Sunday in Beijing and made history in the process. Jackson, 29, competed in roller derby and in-line skating until transitioning to speed skating on ice in 2016.
BEIJING—Before her own Olympic career began, Canadian figure skater Vanessa James had seen Black Girl Magic on the ice. It was on display at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, when French skater Surya Bonaly leapt into the air, kicked into a backflip and landed on one leg. The thrilling move…
BEIJING (AP) — Before her own Olympic career began, Canadian figure skater Vanessa...