Olympic gold medalists encourage young athletes

U.S. Olympic gold medalists Erin Jackson (speed skating, left) and Simone Manuel (swimming, center) joined Dalila Wilson-Scott, Comcast’s chief diversity officer, for a career panel and goal-setting workshop with Girls Inc. members at 1901 S. 19th St. on June 16 as part of Comcast’s Team UP volunteer program.

The life and career panel featured a Q&A with girls 12-18 in age who have an interest in athletics. (Contributed photo).