Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race

Sep 17, 2026 · Daniel Kraker

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Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race

Gold medal-winning Olympian and Minnesotan Jessie Diggins crosses the finish line during the Superior 100 Mile Trail Race Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen, Minn.

This spring Jessie Diggins retired as one of America's most successful winter Olympic athletes at age 34. She's relaxing by entering 100-mile trail running races and navigating what comes next.

(Image credit: Erica Dischino)