Erin Jackson on winning gold in speed skating
Erin Jackson, first Black woman to win speed skating gold at the Winter Olympics, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic win in the 500m race.
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Erin Jackson, first Black woman to win speed skating gold at the Winter Olympics, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her historic win in the 500m race.
The USA's Erin Jackson made history at the Beijing Winter Games, becoming the first Black woman to ever win gold in Olympic speed skating. Jackson, a 29-year-old from Ocala, Florida, is the first American woman to win the 500-meter event in nearly three decades. Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson joins CBS News for more on her historic win.
Growing up in Ocala, Florida, ice skating is not common, and Erin Jackson had not even stepped on an ice rink until 2016.
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic medal in speed skating. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Jackson's gold came after teammate Brittany Bowe gave up her spot on the team to ensure Jackson would get to skate in Beijing.