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Jessie Diggins: Why perfection isn’t the goal — and never was | FULL INTERVIEW
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January 21, 2026
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22:04Now PlayingOlympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Jessie Diggins sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about home, family, mental health, and what continues to drive her toward a fourth Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Diggins reflects on growing up in Minnesota, the moments that still give her chills from past Olympics, and why chasing the “perfect race” matters more than medals. She also opens up about her mental health journey, perfectionism, and the courage it took to tell her story — a decision she now calls her proudest achievement.
From race-day rituals and cheek glitter to guilty-pleasure foods and how she keeps perspective at the highest level of sport, Diggins offers a rare, thoughtful look at life beyond the podium and what it means to race for something bigger than winning.
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