Runback! Gold Medalist ERIN JACKSON - Embracing Opportunities to Learn

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Gold Medalist Erin Jackson, discussing her journey and competitive mindset.

Runback episode!! The podcast is back and we're starting by looking back on this conversation from 2020 with Erin Jackson. Since this interview, Erin Jackson won a Gold Medal in the 500 meter event in Beijing, China in 2022 and now in 2026 is competing in Italy at the Olympics in the 500 meter event as well as the 1000 meter event for the first time. Listen and learn about the inspirational journey and competitive mindset of Erin Jackson! Erin Jackson was a jammer for Jacksonville Roller Derby AND USA Roller Derby. Erin grew up in inline speed skating with many national championships and was named Female Athlete of the Year for Roller Sports three times. Months after learning to ice skate, surprising everyone including herself, she qualified for the 500 meters long track speed skating event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. It was also announced in early May that Erin is on the US Speedskating Long Track National Team for 2020-2021. Did I mention she’s doing all of this while furthering her education? 📷by Quick N Derby Follow Erin Jackson on Instagram: @speedyj Podcast logo by Liz Mac Intyre To find about more about the K1 Speed Rollerskating Race Event coming up in Traverse City…

People in this episode

Guest: ERIN JACKSON

Topics covered

• roller derby
• speed skating
• Olympics
• athlete journey
• inspiration

Keywords

• Gold Medal
• 500 meter
• 1000 meter
• Jacksonville Roller Derby
• USA Roller Derby

Mentioned in this episode

Products: K1 Speed Rollerskating Race Event

Books & works: Embracing Opportunities to Learn, Runback, a Gold Medal

Places: Beijing, China, Italy, US, Traverse City

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