Stillwater Grad Finishes Final Olympic Race with Strong Fifth-Place Finish

Jessie Diggins caps record-setting career with impressive showing in 50-kilometer classic race

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Stillwater-area native and Olympian Jessie Diggins finished her final Olympic race with a strong fifth-place showing in the historic 50-kilometer classic race. Despite racing through painful bruised ribs, Diggins, a Stillwater Area High School graduate, capped a record-setting career that helped redefine U.S. women's cross-country skiing, earning four career medals and multiple top-eight finishes over her Olympic tenure.

Why it matters

Diggins' farewell Olympic run highlights the remarkable achievements of a local athlete who has inspired the Stillwater community and helped elevate the profile of U.S. cross-country skiing on the global stage. Her perseverance and success have made her a role model for aspiring athletes in the region.

The details

In the 50-kilometer classic race, Diggins finished fifth, capping an Olympic career that saw her earn four medals, including gold in the team sprint at the 2018 Games. Despite racing through painful bruised ribs, Diggins delivered a strong performance in her final Olympic event, showcasing the grit and determination that have defined her storied career.

  • Diggins competed in her final Olympic race on February 26, 2026.

The players

Jessie Diggins

A Stillwater-area native and Stillwater Area High School graduate who is a four-time Olympic medalist and has helped redefine U.S. women's cross-country skiing.

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The takeaway

Jessie Diggins' remarkable Olympic career, which included four medals and multiple top-eight finishes, has inspired the Stillwater community and elevated the profile of U.S. cross-country skiing. Her perseverance and success have made her a role model for aspiring athletes in the region.