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Jessie Diggins is retiring after this weekend's World Cup finals in Lake Placid, aiming to clinch a fourth overall title; at 34, she leads by 342 points with a maximum of 345 left and could seal it as soon as Friday. Her career has redefined U.S. cross-country skiing—from Olympic gold to mentoring younger stars—while she promotes mental health, climate action, and a team-first ethos that her successor Ben Ogden is carrying forward.
U.S. star Jessie Diggins opens her Milan Cortina Games with the skiathlon (10km classic + 10km free), her first event of the 2026 Olympics, as she pursues a medal in what will be her fourth and final Games; she arrives as the top distance skier and a holder of three Olympic medals, facing rivals like Ebba Andersson and Heidi Weng at Tesero Stadium while aiming to compete in all six cross-country events.
Diggins battled food poisoning and brutal Beijing conditions to complete the 30-kilometer freestyle, underscoring a career defined by extraordinary endurance and cementing her status as America's top cross-country skier.
The 2025/26 Tour de Ski began in Toblach with Kristine Stavås Skistad winning the women's freestyle sprint, while Jessie Diggins finished fourth, marking a strong start for her final Tour. The event highlighted the importance of speed, strategy, and resilience, with notable crashes and a focus on health and perspective as athletes prepare for the upcoming Olympic season.
Jessie Diggins, the most dominant cross-country ski racer in U.S. history, secured her second World Cup title in Falun, Sweden, marking another milestone in her successful career. Overcoming emotional challenges, including a recent relapse of an eating disorder, Diggins has continued to excel in a sport traditionally dominated by European athletes. Her latest victory in the 20 km freestyle race caps off a season of impressive performances, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in cross-country skiing.
Jessie Diggins, a native of Afton, finished third in the women's 10-kilometer freestyle at the World Cup event in her home state, with Jonna Sundling of Sweden taking first place. Gus Schumacher of the U.S. made history by winning the men's 10k, becoming the first American man to win a World Cup individual distance race since 1983.
Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins finished fourth in the COOP FIS Cross Country World Cup in Minneapolis, but was overwhelmed by the support of the 20,000 strong crowd, taking a victory lap to soak it all in. Fans, including former teammates and local enthusiasts, expressed their excitement at having the World Cup event in Minneapolis and the opportunity to witness the world's best skiers up close.
Minnesota's Theodore Wirth Park is now covered in snow just in time for the COOP FIS World Cup ski race, which will feature international cross country skiing stars like Jessie Diggins. Diggins, a hometown hero, is excited to compete in front of her family and friends after a successful ski season. The event, originally planned for 2020 but canceled due to COVID-19, will showcase the world's best skiers in Minneapolis. The recent snowfall has improved skiing conditions, delighting organizers and fans alike.