January 31st 2024.
At the International Skating Union World Cup event in Salt Lake City, Utah, American short track speedskaters truly shone. Erin Jackson dominated in the 500 meters, claiming her fourth World Cup victory of the season with a remarkable time of 36.90. Her teammate Kimi Goetz came in second, while Korea's Kim Min-sun took third place, according to a report by Eurosport. The crowd was buzzing with excitement as the athletes displayed their incredible skills on the ice.
One fan, who goes by the name Ace on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter), couldn't help but praise Jackson. They exclaimed, "Black people are so ludicrously athletic LMFAO!" It's clear that the impressive performances by Jackson and her fellow black athletes left a lasting impression on the audience.
As previously reported by BE, Jackson earned her spot in the 500-meter competition at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China thanks to a heartwarming gesture from her teammate and friend, Brittany Bowe. Bowe selflessly gave up her spot to allow Jackson to compete, as she had already secured a place in the games through other events. Jackson had originally placed third at the trials in Milwaukee, but due to Bowe's act of kindness, she was able to fulfill her dream of competing on the world's biggest stage.
The U.S. men's team pursuit trio of Ethan Cepuran, Emery Lehman, and Casey Dawson also made headlines with their incredible performance. Just three weeks prior, they broke Norway's world record and took home the gold with a jaw-dropping time of 3:33.66. Italy claimed the bronze, but the Americans ultimately secured the team's World Cup trophy.
But it wasn't just the women and men's team who shone at the ISU event. Jordan Stolz was a standout individual athlete, winning both the men's 500-meter and 1500-meter races. In the 1500 meters, Stolz beat out China's overall World Cup leader Ning Zhongyan by an impressive 0.70 seconds and set a new American record with a time of 1:40.87, according to Eurosport. Stolz then went on to win the 500 meters in 33.96, narrowly edging out Canada's Laurent Dubreuil by just 0.09 seconds.
With a strong showing from all of their athletes, it was a fantastic day for American short track in front of their home crowd. Stolz and Jackson led the way with individual victories, while the U.S. men broke a world record and clinched a World Cup title. The ISU event took place from January 26th to January 28th, 2024, and it was truly a memorable and inspiring experience for all involved. The future looks bright for these talented and hardworking speedskaters, and we can't wait to see what they will achieve next!
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