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Reality TV pushed USA’s Erin Jackson out of comfort zone and into Olympic title defense

February 14, 2026

Erin Jackson, the first Black woman to win an individual gold in Winter Olympics, is set to defend her title in the 500m speed skating final at Beijing 2022. Her participation in the reality TV series 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' has helped her step out of her comfort zone as she prepares for the upcoming race.

Reality TV pushed USA’s Erin Jackson out of comfort zone and into Olympic title defense

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Erin Jackson is Team USA's flag bearer for the Winter Olympics.
She won her first Olympic gold medal in the 500m event at Beijing 2022.
Jackson participated in Fox's reality series 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test' in fall 2023.
She is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

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Reality TV pushed USA’s Erin Jackson out of comfort zone and into Olympic title defense

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Reality TV pushed USA’s Erin Jackson out of comfort zone and into Olympic title defense

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