American speedskaters Erin Jackson, Jordan Stolz reflect on Winter Olympics, patriotism

Speedskaters Erin Jackson and Jordan Stolz proudly represented Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.

Jackson, who was the first Black woman to win speedskating gold when she did it at the 2022 Olympics, entered the Olympics as one of half the flag bearers during the opening ceremonies. Though she didn’t come away with a medal at these Games, she held her head high throughout each speedskating event.

Stolz walked away from the Milan Cortina Games with three medals. He won...