Jackson's gold was the first medal for an African American woman in speed skating, following in the footsteps of twice gold medalist Shani Davis. American Davis became the first African American ...

It was an immensely personal moment for an inline skating champion from balmy Ocala ... She joined fellow American Shani Davis as the only Black athletes to win long-track medals at the Olympics.

She now joins fellow American Shani Davis as the only Black athlete to win Olympic medals in speed skating. She's also won four of the past eight World Cups in the event and is considered one of ...