Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson Compete in Milan 1000m Debut
Speed skating fans eagerly anticipate the women’s 1000m event at the Winter Olympics in Milan. On February 9, world record holder Brittany Bowe and reigning Olympic 500m champion Erin Jackson will make their Olympic debuts in this competitive race.
Brittany Bowe’s Impressive Career
Bowe, aged 37, is preparing for her fourth Olympic outing. She has an illustrious 16-year career in speed skating, during which she has accumulated significant accolades:
- 91 World Cup medals
- 22 National titles
- 6 World titles (3 in the 1000m)
- 4 World records (3 in the 1000m)
Her most recent world record in the 1000m, set in 2019, still stands today. Although she has not yet won an Olympic medal in the 1000m, she earned a bronze medal in the event at the Beijing Olympics and contributed to a team bronze in 2018.
Final Competition Ahead
This season marks her final year in professional speed skating. Bowe recently finished in the top 6 of all her World Cup races in the 1000m and 1500m. Unfortunately, she missed the podium in nearly all the 1500m events, finishing fourth in her last race before the Olympics in Inzell, Germany.
Erin Jackson’s Olympic Journey
Alongside Bowe, Erin Jackson, the reigning Olympic champion in the 500m, is set to compete. Jackson’s presence adds another layer of excitement as both athletes strive for success on the Olympic stage.
Streaming Details
- Peacock
- NBC
- NBC Sports apps
The women’s 1000m event is set to take place from 11:30 AM to 12:55 PM Eastern Time on February 9.
Looking Ahead
Bowe is focused on her final Olympics, choosing to embrace the moment rather than dwell on past achievements. “I’ve been pretty at peace with myself throughout this whole year, knowing it will be my last Olympic Games,” she shared during a training session at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium. Bowe aims to leave a lasting legacy in the sport as she finishes her remarkable career on her own terms.
