Jessie Diggins opens Tour de Ski with first sprint win in three years

American star surprised after Tour-opening sprint win Diggins, 33, is reigning World Cup overall championJessie Diggins launched her bid for a third Tour de Ski title with a dramatic victory on Saturday in the opening 1.4km freestyle sprint in Toblach, Italy.“This was a huge surprise,” Diggins said after her first World Cup sprint win in three years, a triumph that left the three-time Olympic medalist elated and surprised. “I kind of thought I was getting old and not ready to have another sprint victory, so this was amazing.” Continue reading...

Dec 29, 2024 - 03:00
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Jessie Diggins opens Tour de Ski with first sprint win in three years
  • American star surprised after Tour-opening sprint win
  • Diggins, 33, is reigning World Cup overall champion

Jessie Diggins launched her bid for a third Tour de Ski title with a dramatic victory on Saturday in the opening 1.4km freestyle sprint in Toblach, Italy.

“This was a huge surprise,” Diggins said after her first World Cup sprint win in three years, a triumph that left the three-time Olympic medalist elated and surprised. “I kind of thought I was getting old and not ready to have another sprint victory, so this was amazing.” Continue reading...