What We Know: Erin Jackson, Ocala's Olympic gold medal winning speedskater

The University of Florida announced Wednesday that Erin Jackson, a 2015 UF grad who grew up in Ocala, will deliver the spring commencement address.

Here's a look at some of the Star-Banner's previous coverage of Jackson, who won the gold medal in the 500-meter speedskating event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics:

A Hall of Famer

In March 2022, Jackson was inducted into the Black History Museum of Marion County's Hall of Fame.

Back on campus

Also last year, Jackson visited her high school alma mater, Forest High School.

Stars of the parade

Jackson and fellow Olympic speedskating medalists Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia were the stars of a downtown Ocala parade held to celebrate their accomplishments.

Back on skates

Jackson, Bowe and Mantia skated with local kids last year at the local rink.

Breakfast of champions

The Olympic speedskaters were honored at a special breakfast in Ocala last year.

The day she won gold

Jackson's gold medal winning performance was captured on national TV.

Making the team

Jackson's journey to the 2022 Olympics was an inspiring story.

Speedskaters? From Ocala, Florida?

The national audience had trouble understanding, but locals knew the story.

A 2018 story: Erin Jackson visits Boys & Girls Club of Marion County

2018 honors: Key to the city

The 2018 Olympics

Erin Jackson competed in those games. But the best was yet to come.

This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: The Star-Banner's Erin Jackson coverage through the years