From Wheels To Ice And Back To Wheels, Olympic Champ Erin Jackson Readies For Her Return To The Pan Am Games
Since Jackson last raced at the Pan Am Games in 2015, she’s taken up ice speedskating and won an Olympic gold medal.
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Melbourne, FL
West Shore Jr./Sr. High School University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Began Skating: Competitively 2001
Sponsor: Monster Skate USA, Risport SkatesHigh School: West Shore Jr./Sr. High School
High School Graduation: 2008
High School Location: Melbourne, FL
Other High School Activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society
College: University of Central FloridaCollege Graduation: 2013
Major: B.A. Digital Media - Game Design, Spanish MinorOther College Activities: Alpha Phi Omega National Co-Ed Service Fraternity
International Experience:
2011 Pan American Championships Ladies Solo Compulsory Dance Silver Medalist
2011 Pan American Championships Ladies Solo Dance Combined Bronze Medalist
Skating Goals: Earn a Senior World medal.
Favorite Sports Figure: Heather Menard Turley
Favorite Food Before Competition: protein bar
Favorite Movie: The Producers
Favorite Possession: my 3DS
Hobbies: video games, YouTube gamingOne Word To Describe You: persistent
Who Do You Admire Greatest Influence: My parents, because they taught me my love of skating.
Father: Joe GaudyFamily Members In Sports: My parents were National Champions in Senior Dance, and they have coached several National and World Champion skaters.