Cross-country skiing: Jessie Diggins couldn’t have started better
This Saturday afternoon, it’s on the slopes of Toblachin Italy, where the sprint skate from the first stage of the traditional Ski Tour. Fourth stop of the cross-country skiing world cupthis transalpine site smiled at Jessie Diggins. Winner of this tour last yearthe American was keen to start this nineteenth edition in the best possible way.
And the outgoing world number one did not tremble to afford the precious bonuses in the general ranking. Third in qualifying heat a few hours earlier, the 33-year-old cross-country skier then mastered his tournament perfectly to head towards the final.
Always well placed and energetic as usual, Jessie Diggins didn’t let Jasmi Joensuu overwhelm her by achieving an ideal end of the race. She finds first place in a sprint for the first time since January 3, 2024 when she won in Davos (Suisse).
Jasmi Joensuu holds her first podium
Behind her, the Finn Jasmi Joensuu finally has her first top 3 in the world cup. Always at the forefront in the prologues, the native of Kuortane (Finland) had previously struggled to confirm during the final stages. This time she didn’t didn’t miss the chance by finishing second in a suspense race.
She has also been back in shape in recent weeks, Nadine Faehndrich took third position by sharing her experience in front of the surprising Kristine Austgulen Fosnæs and Anja Weber. Victim of a stick break at the start of the race, Maja Dahlqvist couldn’t do anything and finished sixth.
On the Blue side, they were two to claim qualification for the semi-finals. Sixth in his quarter, Léna Quintin did not manage to interfere in the next round while his compatriot Leonie Perryqualified at this stage from her first start in the elite, finished fifth in her group where she competed against athletes recognized as Jasmi Joensuu or Julie Myhre.
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