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The Battle for the Globe: Will Jessie Diggins Defend Her World Cup Overall this Season

Jessie Diggins, the superstar of American cross-country skiing, made history in the 2023/24 season by securing her second overall World Cup title. As she now looks to defend her crown, the upcoming season promises to be a thrilling challenge for Diggins as she faces a highly competitive field. A Historic 2023/24 Season The 2023/24 season was a monumental one for Diggins, filled with achievements that cemented her legacy in the sport. She won six individual...

In the Pink: Klaebo Secures World Cup Sprint Crystal Globe

This World Cup coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com.  By this time in his storied and much-decorated career, Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) definitely knows his way around a bottle of champagne. Given enough time on World Cup podiums (as Klaebo has...

World Cup:  Period I into Period II

Editors note:  FasterSkier’s coverage of FIS Cross Country World Cup Period I has been a cooperative effort among three dedicated staff writers: Ben Theyerl, Ken Roth, and John Teaford. Many early mornings, many calls and texts, many quotes and comments, many unforgiving deadlines bring this reporting to FasterSkier’s readers. We hope their insights  have served to improve everyone’s enjoyment of the excellent racing witnessed in Period I, and that they can serve to prepare viewers...

One for the Ages in Falun: Diggins Finishes 3rd as Johaug Leaves Skiing a Champion

This World Cup coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and the A Hall Mark of Excellence Award.  To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage please contact info@fasterskier.com.   There wasn’t much to be decided, only facts to reaffirmed. In the last individual race of the World Cup season on Saturday, a 10-kilometer individual start freestyle in...

Jessie Diggins Looks Back on Period I and Ahead to the TdS and Olympics

As Period I wanes and the Tour de Ski approaches, curiosity is naturally piqued as to how various athletes are analyzing their first four weekends of World Cup racing. In particular, our focus is drawn to Olympic medal hopefuls, like last year’s World Cup Overall Champion Jessie Diggins. How is she feeling as she heads into the holiday break, with two individual and one team sprint podium already under her belt and another six weeks...