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Erin Jackson does not want to be the only Black woman to win Winter Olympics individual gold

Erin Jackson was the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympic gold and seeks to inspire more Black women to enter winter sports.
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6 days ago

The next Eric Heiden? US speedskater Jordan Stolz draws comparisons ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics

Jordan Stolz, 21, is a dominant U.S. speedskater favored to win multiple Olympic gold medals across several events.
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2 weeks ago

Canadian ice master makes Olympic history with the Games' 1st indoor temporary speedskating rink

If Goldilocks were a speedskater, hockey ice would be medium hard, for fast puck movement and sharp turns. Figure skating ice would be softer, allowing push off for jumps and so the ice doesn't shatter on landing. Curling ice is the softest and warmest of all, for controlled sliding. For speedskating ice to be just right, it must be hard, cold and clean. And very, very smooth.
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