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Erin Jackson aims for another Olympic gold in speed skating

Erin Jackson manages three herniated discs while aiming to become the first U.S. woman to repeat as 500m Olympic speed skating champion.

  • Erin Jackson, the 2022 Olympic gold medalist, is preparing now for another Olympic speed skating gold, the article updated Nov 21, 2025 reports.
  • Battling injuries, Erin Jackson said her offseason 'was a bit different' and she incorporated aqua jogging and elliptical training for three herniated discs.
  • Once an inline skater, Jackson made the switch in 2017 and, after taking up the ice months before qualifying, won Olympic gold in 2022.
  • Planning for life after competition, Erin Jackson wants to start scholarship or organization plans addressing cost as a barrier to entry while aiming to leave by way of the podium on the road to Milan‑Cortina.
  • On the long track, the two‑skater, clock‑driven format means Erin Jackson faces 'just you versus the clock,' and she says, `But I feel like the pressure is what really pushes me to be my best.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, November 21, 2025.
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