Jessie Diggins, a native of Afton, Minnesota, has made history by securing her third World Cup cross-country skiing overall title. This achievement marks her as the seventh woman and the first American to win at least three World Cup championships in the sport. Diggins clinched the title with a sixth-place finish in the 10km freestyle interval start race in Oslo, Norway, on March 16, 2025.
Key Highlights of Jessie Diggins’ Career
Third World Cup Title: Diggins secured her third overall World Cup title, following her wins in the 2020-21 and 2023-24 seasons. This season, she has won six individual races despite dealing with a partially torn plantar fascia diagnosed in January.
Historic Achievements: She is the first American woman to win a World Cup overall title, achieving this feat in 2021. Diggins also became the first American to win an individual gold medal at the World Championships, claiming the 10km freestyle title in 2023.
Olympic Success: Diggins is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a gold medal in the team sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics and silver and bronze medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
World Championships: She has won seven medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, including two gold medals.
Current Season Performance
This season, Diggins has demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, maintaining a strong lead in the World Cup standings despite her injury. Her performance has been highlighted by six World Cup victories and a silver medal in the team sprint at the 2025 World Championships. With three races remaining in the season, Diggins holds an insurmountable lead of 430 points over her closest competitor, Victoria Carl.