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Jessie Diggins: One Step From Historic Fourth World Cup Title
16 Mar
Summary
- Jessie Diggins is retiring after this weekend's World Cup Finals.
- She is poised to win her fourth World Cup overall title.
- Diggins has won four Olympic medals, including bronze in her last race.
Jessie Diggins, widely regarded as the greatest U.S. cross-country skier, will participate in her farewell races this weekend. The World Cup Finals, held in Lake Placid, New York, mark the conclusion of her illustrious career. Diggins, who has earned four Olympic medals, is on the verge of clinching her fourth World Cup overall title.
This prestigious title is awarded to the skier with the best cumulative results throughout the season. Diggins currently holds a significant lead, making her fourth overall crown highly probable. A victory would bring her closer to the women's record of five titles held by Yelena Välbe.
Diggins' final Olympic appearance saw her achieve bronze in the 10km freestyle, despite competing with bruised ribs. Her potential fourth World Cup overall title would also etch her name in history as one of the few North American skiers to achieve this feat, alongside Bill Koch.
The men's races may feature Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, though his participation is uncertain due to a recent concussion. Klæbo has already secured his sixth World Cup overall season title, tying a men's record.
