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Minnesotan Jessie Diggins becomes first U.S. cross country skier to win individual gold at World Championships

WCCO digital headlines: Morning of March 1, 2023
WCCO digital headlines: Morning of March 1, 2023 01:39

PLANICA, Slovenia -- Olympian Jessie Diggins made history on Tuesday when she became the first-ever cross-country skier from the U.S. to win an individual world title.

Diggins, 31, brought back the gold at the 10 km event in Slovenia, crossing the line in 23 minutes and 40.8 seconds. 

The Minnesota native became the most decorated American cross country skier in December, when she won her 14th World Cup in Davos. She's also a three-time Olympian. 

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