"I’m going to give this absolutely everything I can and play a tactical, smart race and see how it pans out. At that point, you’ve got nothing to lose."
7 Things You Didn't Know About Jessie Diggins
- 1. Jessie and Kikkan Randall teamed-up to win the first Olympic gold medal for the United States in cross country skiing at the 2018 Games.
- 2. Jessie is the first American to win the FIS Tour de Ski - 2021
- 3. She is a huge adrenaline junkie and loves skydiving and cliff jumping. But, she would also take a dance class every day if time allowed!
- 4. Jessie joined the Minnesota Youth Ski League when she was three-years-old.
- 5. Jessie's favorite memory: "The moment right after we won the Olympic team sprint when I saw the whole team right at the finish line...seeing the emotion, the tears, the coaches on their knees, that was the most amazing celebration of what generations of skiers had accomplished as a team."
- 6. Jessie is a spokesperson for the Emily Program, "which I care so deeply about because they are the treatment program I went to when I was 18 and sick with an eating disorder."
- 7. She is an ambassador for Protect Our Winters, "because we only get one Planet to live on, and we need to take care of it!" And a huge fan and ambassador of Fast and Female, an organization that empowers young girls through sport and looks to get them involved in sport for life!
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Diggins and Patterson Top Americans in World Championships Skiathlon
February 27, 2021

Diggins and Ogden Lead the U.S. in World Championships Sprint
February 25, 2021

Talent-Stacked Team Kicks Off World Champs Thursday In Oberstdorf
February 24, 2021

USA Fourth, Sixth At Ulricehamn Team Sprint
February 07, 2021

Diggins Third in Ulricehamn Sprint; Extends World Cup Lead
February 06, 2021

Diggins Eighth In Falun Sprint, Maintains World Cup Lead
January 31, 2021

Diggins, Schumacher Lead U.S At Falun World Cup
January 30, 2021

Team Spirit Showcased at Lahti Team Relay
January 24, 2021
