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Schumacher and Diggins Shine in World Cup Victories

1/1/2026

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Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins, American cross-country skiers, won World Cup races on December 31, 2025, in Toblach, Italy.
Schumacher won the men's 5km mass start freestyle in 9:35.4, his second World Cup victory, by 0.2 seconds over Benjamin Moser.
Diggins earned her 31st World Cup victory, extending her lead in both the World Cup and Tour de Ski standings, signaling growing U.S. competitiveness.

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Story summary

Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins, American cross-country skiers, won World Cup races on December 31, 2025, in Toblach, Italy.
Schumacher won the men's 5km mass start freestyle in 9:35.4, his second World Cup victory, by 0.2 seconds over Benjamin Moser.
Diggins earned her 31st World Cup victory, extending her lead in both the World Cup and Tour de Ski standings, signaling growing U.S. competitiveness.