"That was so incredibly special. All the people out there chanting, my family out there, the team... I'm just going to miss everyone so much."
"She formally received the overall globe in front of the home crowd, presented by longtime coach Jason Cork, while her parents awarded her the distance title-an emotional moment that brought tears to everyone in the crowd."
Jessie Diggins ended her cross-country skiing career on March 22 at Lake Placid, finishing 12th in the 20km mass start free. Before the race, she expressed gratitude to the crowd, which had gathered in large numbers. Despite a fall that affected her podium chances, the emotional farewell was marked by support from teammates and family. Diggins had already secured the overall season World Cup Crystal Globe and the distance Crystal Globe, solidifying her legacy as a top athlete in the sport.
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