Who won the 500-meter speed skating?
American Erin Jackson wins 500m speed skating gold at Winter Olympics after teammate gave up spot. Erin Jackson celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s 500m speed skating event on February 13.
Did Erin Johnson win gold?
Jackson’s gold was the first medal for a U.S. speedskater in Beijing and made her the first African American to medal in her sport….Erin Jackson Wins Gold in Speedskating, a First Several Times Over.
| Long-Track Speedskating: Women’s 500m › | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Erin Jackson United States | 37.04 |
Where is Eric Heiden now?
Heiden now works as an orthopedic surgeon. He and his wife Karen, also a surgeon, run Heiden Orthopedics. They have offices in both Salt Lake City, Utah, and Park City, Utah.
Who was the first Black man to win an Olympic gold medal?
John Baxter Taylor Jr.
John Baxter Taylor Jr. (November 3, 1882, Washington, D.C. – December 2, 1908, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American track and field athlete, notable as the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal. John Baxter Taylor Jr. Washington, D.C.
Who won speed skating 2022?
Erin JacksonMiho TakagiAngelina Golikova
Speed skating at the 2022 Winter Olympics/Medalists
Who is the most famous speed skater?
Apolo Anton Ohno, (born May 22, 1982, Seattle, Washington, U.S.), American short-track speed skater who was the most-decorated American athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics. In three Games (2002, 2006, and 2010) he accumulated a total of eight medals—two gold, two silver, and four bronze.
Who is the most decorated speed skater?
Sven Kramer. Sven Kramer is the most decorated speed skater in the history of the Winter Olympics with a total of nine medals, in addition to having the most World Championships of any skater ever. Kramer is the only skater in Olympic history to win gold three consecutive times in the 5000m event.
Did China cheat in speed skating?
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Chinese speed skating team drew accusations of cheating for at least the third time at the Beijing Winter Olympics after video surfaced on Tuesday (Feb. 8) showing Fan Kexin (範可新) flicking a marker in front of her Canadian opponent causing her to crash out of the race.