Erin Jackson Brings Dwelling Gold, Initially Black Woman To Win Speed Skating Medal At The Winter Olympics
Speed skating appeared for the very first time in 1924 at the very first Olympic Winter Games in Chamonix. It was only at the Lake Placid Games in 1932 that women were authorised to compete in speed skating, which was then only a demonstration sport. It was not till the 1960 Games in Squaw Valley that women’s speed skating was officially incorporated in the Olympic programme. Extended trackFor extended track skaters the exact same equipment really should be worn as short track racers but with the exception of a helmet, shin pads, knee pads, and neck guard which are not...