On the slopes, a struggle for Black skiersโ Olympic dreamsThere are a plethora of programs aimed at exposing Black and Hispanic children from urban communities to winter sports, such as Alpine skiing.
Golden moment: Jackson 1st Black woman speedskating medalistErin Jackson made history on a frenetic dash around Beijing's magnificent speedskating oval.
Erin Jackson of US 1st Black woman to win speedskating goldErin Jackson has become the first Black woman to win a speedskating medal at the Winter Olympics.
WHAT TO WATCH: Football, then ice dancing on big day for NBCSunday is a sports bonanza for NBC, which is airing the Super Bowl in addition to the Winter Olympics.