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Erin Jackson, a 33-year-old speed skater, made history as the first black woman to bear the U.S. flag at the Winter Olympics in Italy. She previously won gold in the 500m speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Jackson took up speed skating in 2017 after competing in roller derby and qualified for her first Winter Olympics a year later.

Courtesy: Lebohang Nthongoa