Instant tears. 🥺

With shock, relief and happiness all hitting at once, @ErinJackson480 reflects on being crowned an Olympic champ. #WinterOlympics

— Team USA (@TeamUSA) February 13, 2022

U.S. speedskater Erin Jackson became the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal at the #Olympics. It was gold.

“I just hope it will do something for the sport,” Jackson said. “I always try to be a good example.”https://t.co/G8q6M6YQnZ

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 13, 2022

When you know someone golden, you do everything you can to make sure they shine 🥇

After Erin Jackson slipped during U.S. Olympic trials, Brittany Bowe gave up her spot so that the top-ranked 500m skater could compete in Beijing

Today, Jackson makes history as Olympic champion pic.twitter.com/vGqeQKDjZp

— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 13, 2022

Considering she only started ice skating in 2016, this is insane! 6 years and boom 💥 gold medal! pic.twitter.com/rIKf5ibUkn

— Rogue Melanides (@RogueM2020) February 13, 2022