LILLEHAMMER, Norway (Dec. 6) – Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with a gutsy 15th place finish in the 5k freestyle second stage of the three-day Lillehammer World Cup mini tour. Diggins was an early starter and skied into the strong finish after a conservative start. Teammate, Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) also continued skiing well at the Lillehammer stage finishing 20th and bringing her overall stage placing to 17th. Norway was dominant in both the men’s and women’s races sweeping both podiums. Martin Sundby won for the men with Therese Johaug taking the women’s race to lead Norway, which placed six skiers in the top seven. The tour wraps up Sunday with a pursuit.
Men's 10k Freestyle
