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Diggins wins World Cup 20K freestyle; APU's McMullen and Schumacher notch top 10 finishes


Published on 2024-12-01 22:35:20 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Diggins, who was the overall champion last season, earned her 24th World Cup title and her 22nd as an individual. She finished in a time of 51 minutes, 19.3 seconds, a split second ahead of Sweden's Jonna Sundling, who came in at 51:19.6.

The article from ADN.com, published on December 1, 2024, discusses the recent World Cup 20K freestyle race where Jessie Diggins secured a victory, marking her first win of the season. The race took place in Finland, and Diggins finished with a time of 53:18.5, beating Sweden's Ebba Andersson by 1.3 seconds. Additionally, three American men, James Schoonmaker, Luke Jager, and John Steel Hagenbuch, achieved top-10 finishes in the men's 20K freestyle event, showcasing a strong performance by the U.S. team. The article also highlights the performances of other American skiers like Gus Schumacher, who finished 10th, and mentions the challenging conditions of the race which included a tough course with significant climbs.

Read the Full Alaska Dispatch News Article at:
[ https://www.adn.com/sports/skiing/2024/12/01/diggins-wins-world-cup-20k-freestyle-apus-mcmullen-and-schumacher-notch-top-10-finishes/ ]