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Skiers hail American winner Norway’s national ski teams didn’t take part in the tough long-distance Tour de Ski this New Year, because of Corona infection concerns. The Norwegian skiers are nonetheless hailing the winner of the women’s race, Jessica Diggins of the US, even calling her “a blessing for the sport.” Ingvild Flugstad Østberg, who’s been knocked out of all competition this year because of health issues, thinks Diggins’ victory will help boost US interest in the sport. Diggins, who overcame eating disorders and has worked hard to reach the top levels of cross-country...

Jessie Diggins claims 1st Tour de Ski title for United States Durango, Colorado Currently Mon 3% chance of precipitation 12% chance of precipitation Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 10:41 PM United States’ Jessie Diggins bursts into tears after completing a women’s Tour de Ski cross-country 10K mass start event on Sunday in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Alessandro Trovati/Associated Press United States’ Jessie Diggins celebrates after winning the women’s Tour de Ski cross-country 10K mass start event on Sunday in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Alessandro Trovati/As...

Jessie Diggins wins 1st Tour de Ski title for United States January 10, 2021 GMT VAL DI FIEMME, Italy (AP) — Jessie Diggins won a first title for the United States in cross-country skiing’s Tour de Ski on Sunday. Leading the women’s time standings after seven events, Diggins placed second in the 10-kilometer final stage of the 10-day competition raced in Italy and Switzerland. Her final time of more than three hours was 1 minute, 24 seconds ahead of Russian Yulia Stupak. Ebba Andersson of Sweden was third. In 15 years of the marathon competition, Diggins’s third place three years ago ...

Bolshunov claims record-equalling fifth straight Tour de Ski win in Italy Friday, 8 January 2021 Alexander Bolshunov remains firmly on track to retaining his International Ski Federation (FIS) Tour de Ski title after winning his fifth race on the spin. The Russian won the 15-kilometre classic mass start in a time of 41min 33.7sec as he continued his dominance in the Italian resort of Val di Fiemme. It was also a record-equalling victory for Bolshunov, joining compatriot Sergey Ustiugov and Norway’s Marit Bjørgen on five straight wins in Tour de Ski history. The triumph stretches the defen...