The surprising way glitter helps Olympian Jessie Diggins ski as hard as she can

Team USA’s best shot at medaling for cross-country skiing. Jessie Diggins has yet to place in her first two events at this year’s Winter Olympics, but the best is yet to come. Heading into the 10k freestyle on Thursday — her strongest event — Diggins is the best chance for Team USA’s women to medal for the first time in the sport in Olympic history. Because for the 26-year-old, cross-country skiing is just something she loves to do — and happens to be pretty great at.