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Jessie Diggins is The most decorated cross-country skier in American history. It is also rated as The best cross-country skier in the worldIn a sport that only rewards the fittest people. Now competing in her fourth and final Olympic Games, the three-time Olympic medalist arrives in Milan a different athlete than she was at her first Games. She told WIRED she’s more confident, more empowered, and more invested in the world outside of sports.
Diggins helped capture America’s first cross-country skiing gold medal in Pyeongchang, but her work extends far beyond the track. She advocates for mental health and eating disorder recovery through her work with The Emily Program, supports climate action as an ambassador for Protect Our Winters, and advocates for broader access to winter sports through the Share Winter Foundation. “I’m still focused on being as good a teammate as possible and performing to my highest potential, but there’s so much more behind every race now,” she says.
To remind her that there is much more at stake than race results, she never travels without a framed family photo. It sits on her nightstand when she’s away from home. It also contains a growing collection of loose photographs and handwritten good luck notes from friends and family. And every Olympics, she tapes it up in her bedroom. “It reminds me of what’s really important at the end of the day,” Diggins tells WIRED.
We asked Diggins what else made the trip to Milan.
Instant smile
Dermaton
Biodegradable Glitter Kit for Lips and Face – Snow/Ski
Before every race, Diggins swipes a little glitter on her cheeks to remind herself to smile and enjoy the ride. “It’s supposed to be fun!” She uses Dermatone biodegradable gloss. LIP & FACE: Snow/Ski set includes two mini balms, red and blue glitter pots, and four ski-themed stencils.
Good night’s sleep
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Special rain sheet set
Saatva sent Diggins her favorite Signature Sateen sheet set, allowing her to transform her Olympic bedroom into a familiar sleeping space. Made from 300 thread count long-staple cotton, the sheets are breathable, cooling and higher quality than standard hotel bedding. “Sleep is the most important way to recover and prepare to race at my best, so having a great sleep environment is key for me,” she says.
Something to do with her hands
Inscraft
113 Piece Crochet Kit with Yarn Kit
This season, Diggins took to knitting as a way to relieve stress. “It was a huge mental health boost for me on nervous mornings before a race,” she says. “I’ll bring enough wool and needles to knit a sweater during the games.”
Salomon skis
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Salomon
S/Lab Skate (and Transformation Racing)
Diggins will compete in all six cross-country skiing events in Milan (although… She was eliminated in the quarterfinals For yesterday’s classic sprint with bruised ribs). That’s a lot of sleds! She keeps 70 pairs of Salomon racing skis in her wax truck, each tuned for different snow textures and weather conditions. On race days, her wax technician and coach, Jason Cork, will pick out pairs for her to pre-test.
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