Jessie Diggins has had a tough start to the Trondheim World Championships. Now, it has been confirmed that she will miss today’s 10km race, where she is also the reigning World Champion.

Diggins is absent from the start list for today’s 10km race, where she holds the title of reigning World Champion. Additionally, despite having more available spots, the U.S. team will only have two starters—Rosie Brennan and Alayna Sonnesyn.

Diggins struggled at the start of the championships. She was eliminated in the sprint quarterfinals and finished 13th in the skiathlon, where the U.S. team faced waxing issues.

Recently, she has also been dealing with a foot injury, which is particularly noticeable in classic skiing.

Classic Style Challenges

Today’s race is in classic technique. Jessie Diggins won the 10km distance at the World Championships in Planica two years ago and is the reigning World Champion in the event.

The U.S. team has been clear that her absence is not due to the injury but rather a strategic decision to save energy for the rest of the championships.

“Jessie is saving herself for the rest of the World Championships. She is not missing today’s race because of her foot,” said U.S. press officer Leann Bentley in a statement to Aftonbladet.

Despite her struggles at the championships, Diggins remains the dominant overall leader in the World Cup after a strong start to the season.

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Trondheim World Championships

The 2025 World Championships continues this Tuesday in Trondheim, Norway. Here is the complete competition program, with the start lists and start times for the 10km interval start races in classic technique for women and men.

Tuesday, March 4 (More information HERE)

• 13:00 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 15:30 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic – Women

The start lists can be found HERE

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway.

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FACTS 2025 Nordic World Ski Championships

• When: Wednesday, February 26, to Sunday, March 9, 2025
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Trondheim, Norway
• What: FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025

Wednesday, February 26 (More information HERE)

• 13:30 CET: Qualification, 7.5km Classic, Women
• 15:30 CET: Qualification, 7.5km Classic, Men

Thursday, February 27 (More information HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 10:52 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Finals Freestyle, Women
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Finals Freestyle, Men

Saturday, March 1 (More information HERE)

• 14:00 CET: 20km Skiathlon Classic/Freestyle, Men

Sunday, March 2 (More information HERE)

• 14:00 CET: 20km Skiathlon Classic/Freestyle, Women

Tuesday, March 4 (More information HERE)

• 13:00 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 15:30 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic – Women

Wednesday, March 5 (More information HERE)

• 11:00 CET: Team Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
• 11:00 CET: Team Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
• 14:30 CET: Team Sprint Classic, Women
• 14:30 CET: Team Sprint Classic, Men

Thursday, March 6 (More information HERE)

• 12:30 CET: 4×7.5km Relay Classic/Freestyle, Men

Friday, March 7 (More information HERE)

• 14:00 CET: 4×7.5km Relay Classic/Freestyle, Women

Saturday, March 8 (More information HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 50km Mass Start Freestyle, Men

Sunday, March 9 (More information HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 50km Mass Start Freestyle, Women

PROGRAM (traditional cross-country skiing program) 

Also Read: Cross-country skiing program for the Trondheim World Championships

The Nordic World Ski Championships is taking place in Trondheim, Norway, from February 26 to March 9, 2025. It promises to be the largest sporting event in Norway in 15 years, with more than 300.000 spectators expected to attend. 

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