Jessica Diggins Announces Retirement: How the Ski Legend Will Be Remembered

Legendary American skier Jessica Diggins has announced her retirement from professional sports after the 2025/26 season. Over 15 years of athletic activity, she has earned three Olympic medals, won seven medals at the World Championships, and secured three overall World Cups. Diggins has set records, become an inspiration for many, and directed her attention to pressing social issues such as environmental preservation and mental health.

Her colleague Mikaela Shiffrin noted the positive impact Diggins has had on the sporting environment, highlighting her talent for inspiring others by her example. Even the luxurious glitter on Diggins' cheeks has become a kind of symbol for young skiers from America.

Despite a finger injury before the new season, Jessica looks to the future with optimism, considering it just a part of her exciting journey towards the Olympics.