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Jessie Diggins Takes Bronze in Olympic 10km Freestyle as Sweden Sweeps Gold and Silver

Racing through bruised ribs in her farewell season, the American secured her fourth Olympic medal.

Overview

  • Diggins finished the women’s 10km freestyle in 23:38.9 at Tesero, confirming the bronze medal.
  • Frida Karlsson won gold for Sweden with Ebba Andersson taking silver in a 1–2 finish for the team.
  • Competing with bruised ribs from a skiathlon crash days earlier, Diggins returned to form after a sprint disappointment.
  • She collapsed in pain at the finish and was helped by U.S. teammate Hailey Swirbul before celebrating with the crowd.
  • This podium is Diggins’ fourth Olympic medal and comes in her final season before retirement after the World Cup finals in Lake Placid.