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Erin Jackson.
Erin Jackson.REUTERS/Susana Vera
  • At the Beijing Olympics, Jackson is a favorite to win the gold medal.

  • Despite her success, the American star admitted that she hasn't been able to get on and off the ice.

  • Jackson told Insider that it is harder than it looks.

One of the most talented speed skaters on the planet isErin Jackson.

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She is less dexterous when it comes to getting on and off the ice.

Jackson told Insider that she is a favorite to win gold in the women's speed skating 500-meter race at the Beijing Olympics.

Erin Jackson.
Jackson.AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

The winner of four of the past eight World Cups had only been training for four months before she punched her ticket to the Olympics. She has competed in roller derby and inline skating before, which helped prepare her for winter.

I have been training hard my whole life using the same muscles in roller derby and inline skating.

The training didn't help her balance on the ice with long, thin blades strapped to her feet.

Erin Jackson trains at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Jackson trains at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.REUTERS/Phil Noble

Jackson, a Florida native without much natural experience with the cold, admitted as much in a cover story for Sports Illustrated. The 29-year-old shared that she had made progress on maneuvering around the ice without assistance when she was caught up with Insider just ahead of this winter's games.

"I think I have it down now," Jackson said with a laugh.

Jackson is going to compete in the women's speed skating 500-meter event on Saturday at Beijing time. Fans can watch the show on USA Network at 9:45 a.m. The American star is going for her first Olympic medal.

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