BEIJING (Reuters) -Erin Jackson of the United States gained gold in the women’s 500 metres pace skating on the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, giving the U.S. its first gold medal in the occasion since 1994.
She may very well be seen grinning extensively after finishing her lap in 37.04 seconds and popping out on high, however needed to watch for the final pair to complete to embrace her coach and burst into tears.
Silver medallist Miho Takagi of Japan set the tempo early, popping out on high in the fourth pairing out of 15 with a time of 37.12 seconds that was not overwhelmed till Jackson’s race.
Angelina Golikova of the Russian Olympic Committee took bronze in 37.21 seconds.
Jackson virtually missed the chance to characterize the United States after a stumble throughout the Olympic trials, however her teammate Brittany Bowe gave her spot https://www.reuters.com/life-style/sports activities/american-jackson-beijing-bound-after-friend-gives-up-spot-2022-01-10 in the 500m race to Jackson.
(Reporting by Sakura Murakami; Editing by Ed Osmond and Bill Berkrot)
