USA’s Erin Jackson becomes first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold
• 29-year-old slipped at trials but was given place by teammate • Japan’s Takagi and ROC’s Golikova win silver and bronze
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BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13: Gold medallist Erin Jackson of Team United States celebrates during the Women's 500m flower ceremony on day nine of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Speed Skating Oval on February 13, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)