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FL S1998
Resolution
AI Summary
- Florida Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Baxley recognizing three speed skaters from Ocala—Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe, and Joey Mantia—for their achievements at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China
- Erin Jackson won gold in the women's 500-meter speed skating event, becoming the first African-American woman to win a medal in speed skating and the first American woman to win Olympic gold in the event since 2002
- Brittany Bowe gave up her spot in the 500-meter event so Jackson could make the roster after slipping during trials, carried the American flag in the opening ceremonies, and won a bronze medal in the 1,000-meter event
- Joey Mantia won his first Olympic medal with a bronze in the men's team pursuit, after previously representing Team USA at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics
- All three athletes began as inline skaters in Ocala, which has no ice rink, training under coach Renee Hildebrand before transitioning to ice speed skating; copies of the resolution are to be presented to each athlete
Legislative Description
Olympic Achievements of Ocala Athletes
Last Action
Adopted
3/9/2022
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