Erin Jackson of the United States won gold in the women`s 500 metres speed skating with an explosive start on Sunday, giving the U.S. its first gold medal in the event since 1994 and first speed skating medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Erin Jackson creates history, becomes first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold

The Beijing Winter Olympics will mainly rely on temporary and chartered flights from cities such as Tokyo and Singapore to bring in athletes for the Games due to China`s tight travel curbs and amid concerns over COVID-19, an official said on Friday.

Beijing 2022 Games to bring in athletes on chartered, temporary flights

The White House said Wednesday that it is not discussing a joint boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics with US allies over mass human rights violations and the clampdown in Hong Kong.

US 'not discussing' joint boycott of Beijing Olympics: White House

Beijing 2022 organisers said they face "a special situation" after the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics means less than six months between the Summer and Winter Games.

Beijing 2022 Olympics face 'special situation' after Tokyo delay