Jessie Diggins

Jessie Diggins is a highly accomplished cross-country skier, an Olympic medalist, and a dedicated advocate for mental health and environmental causes. After securing a historic gold medal in the team sprint at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, marking the first-ever Olympic gold for the United States in cross-country skiing alongside teammate Kikkan Randall, Jessie Diggins established herself as the most successful American cross-country skier in history. Diggins’ elite career began when she was named to the U.S. World Junior Cross-Country Ski Team in 2010, followed by joining the United States Ski Team in 2011.

In 2021, she won the Tour de Ski and the women’s overall title for the 2020–21 FIS Cross-Country World Cup. She broke the American record for World Cup cross-country ski wins in December 2022 with her 14th victory. Diggins further secured a gold medal in the 10 km freestyle and a bronze medal in the team sprint at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in 2023. Her remarkable career includes 27 individual World Cup victories and 68 individual podium finishes.

Looking ahead, Diggins secured a silver medal in Team Sprint at the World Championships and won the 2024–25 FIS Cross-Country World Cup overall and distance titles, both in 2025. Beyond her athletic prowess, Jessie Diggins is a committed advocate. She serves as a spokesperson for The Emily Program, an eating disorder treatment clinic, and actively works with Protect Our Winters (POW) and Share Winter. Through these platforms, she champions critical causes including mental health awareness, climate action, and promoting participation in winter sports.