Erin Jackson

Winter Olympian | Long Track Speedskating | Speaker

The first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games

Erin Jackson is a speedskater and scholar from Ocala, Florida. She has been a roller skater for as long as she can remember, and went on to pursue inline speedskating (2002), roller derby (2012), and long track speedskating (2017). Erin is a member of Team USA/U.S. National Team for all three sports.

ABOUT Erin

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Erin grew up skating at her local rink, and never looked back. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a degree in materials science & engineering. Meanwhile, her skating career evolved from roller figure skating to inline skating to roller derby and finally to the ice.

Erin secured her place in Olympic history by winning the gold medal in the 500 meter event at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games becoming the first Black woman in history to win an individual Olympic Gold Medal, and the first American to win the event since 1994.

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist
• 2x World Championships Silver Medalist
• 2024 Overall 500m World Cup Champion
• 4 Continents 500m champion
• 47x National Champion and 11x World Championship medalist in inline skating

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Erin Jackson is a trailblazing speedskater and Olympic gold medalist, renowned for her historic win in the 500m at the 2022 Beijing Games—making her the first Black woman to achieve this feat. A dynamic speaker, she inspires audiences with her journey from inline skating to the Olympic podium, emphasizing resilience, determination, and breaking barriers in sports.

SPEAKER THEMES

• Resilience
• Determination
• Breaking barriers

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TESTIMONIALS

“What a fantastic story from a bright, talented athlete! Erin wowed and inspired our audience, sharing the challenges and thrill of her journey that led her to win an Olympic gold medal. Personally, Erin’s a delightful speaker, engaging people on and off the stage, spending extra care and time to shake hands and take pictures. This is a presentation we won’t soon forget.”