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February 12, 2026

USA's Jessie Diggins Collapses in Pain After Winning Bronze at Winter Olympics: 'I Was Skiing Out of My Body'

Updated on: February 12, 2026 / 10:17 AM EST / CBS/AP

USA's Jessie Diggins Collapses in Pain After Winning Bronze at Winter Olympics: 'I Was Skiing Out of My Body'

TL;DR

  • Jessie Diggins won bronze in the 10km interval start cross-country skiing race at the Winter Olympics.
  • Diggins competed with a bruised rib injury sustained earlier in the competition.
  • She collapsed in pain after finishing the race but expressed happiness and gratitude for the medal.
  • Frida Karlsson of Sweden won the gold medal, with Ebba Andersson taking silver.
  • This is Diggins' fourth Olympic appearance, and she plans to retire after the 2026 Olympics.

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