{"id":41849,"date":"2025-11-20T14:51:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?post_type=announcements&p=41849"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:23:48","slug":"jessie-diggins-retirement-announcement","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/announcements\/jessie-diggins-retirement-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and Saatva Ambassador Jessie Diggins Announces Retirement After Final 2025\u201326 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Celebrating a Legendary Career and a Legacy That Redefined U.S. Cross-Country Skiing<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saatva<\/strong><\/a>, the Smarter Luxury Sleep Company, joins the global skiing community in celebrating U.S. Olympic gold medalist, three-time overall World Cup champion, and Team Saatva athlete Jessie Diggins<\/strong><\/a>, who has formally announced her retirement following the conclusion of the 2025\u201326 competitive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most decorated cross-country skier in U.S. history, Diggins will complete one final year on the World Cup circuit, racing from Ruka, Finland, through the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, and culminating with a farewell weekend at the Stifel Lake Placid Finals in Lake Placid, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diggins, 34 years old, announced that she is \u201cready in my heart and my soul\u201d to take her last lap after a 16-year professional career defined by grit, joy, and a relentless commitment to elevating her sport and her community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Saatva\u2019s first-ever brand ambassador and inaugural member of Team Saatva<\/strong><\/a>, Diggins has played a vital role in highlighting the connection between restorative sleep and peak performance, sharing her candid reflections on balance, well-being, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Career That Transformed a Sport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From capturing Team USA\u2019s first-ever Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing in PyeongChang 2018 to earning three Olympic medals, seven World Championship podiums, 29 World Cup victories, 79 World Cup podiums, and three overall FIS Crystal Globes, Diggins\u2019 career has redefined what is possible for American Nordic athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her impact extends far beyond accolades. Diggins has been a vocal advocate for mental health, environmental sustainability, and athlete well-being\u2014openly sharing her journey with vulnerability and strength, and championing systemic improvements within her sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStepping into my final season feels both emotional and empowering,\u201d said Jessie Diggins. \u201cI\u2019ve poured my heart into this sport, and I\u2019m grateful to have a partner like Saatva who understands how essential rest, recovery, and well-being have been throughout my journey. As I close this chapter, I\u2019m proud to represent a brand that shares my values and supports me in staying strong every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One Last Push to the Podium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even as she prepares for retirement, Diggins has made it clear she intends to finish on her own terms. This final season includes competing during Milano Cortina 2026, one of her favorite venues and a final World Cup race in Lake Placid that she hopes will be a celebratory send-off for fans, teammates, and the next generation she has inspired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diggins envisions a community \u201clast lap\u201d on the Lake Placid course following the final race weekend, a tribute to the thousands who will gather to cheer her home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saatva\u2019s Tribute to a Champion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her partnership with Saatva, Diggins has illuminated how sleep fuels both physical recovery and mental well-being, values central to the brand\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJessie represents everything we believe about the power of restorative rest,\u201d said Ron Rudzin<\/strong><\/a>, Founder & CEO of Saatva. \u201cHer courage, relentless drive, and incredible vulnerability on and off the snow have made her an icon. We are deeply honored to support her through this final season and into the next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Saatva\u2019s role as the Official Mattress and Restorative Sleep Provider of Team USA and the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games<\/strong><\/a>, Diggins has helped highlight how world-class sleep can help elevate athletes to their peak potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate the announcement, Diggins shared a special welcome message at the grand opening of Saatva\u2019s <\/strong>Edina Viewing Room<\/strong><\/a> in her home state of Minnesota, underscoring her connection to the brand and the essential role of restorative sleep in her training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For her partnership with Saatva, Jessie Diggins has curated a special gift guide featuring her favorite picks for restorative rest and everyday luxury. Explore her full selection here<\/strong><\/a> to discover the items she uses to unwind, recharge, and sleep like a champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessie Diggins also shares her insights on the importance of sleep and recovery in a featured post on Saatva\u2019s Sleep Enlightened<\/em><\/strong><\/a> blog, where she offers her top sleep tips for staying balanced and well-rested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking Ahead: A Legacy That Continues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Diggins will step back from World Cup racing after 2026, she is not stepping away from challenges. She looks forward to pursuing new endurance adventures, expanding her advocacy work in mental health and sustainability, and inspiring the next generation of skiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her dedication to community, leadership, and well-being mirrors Saatva\u2019s continued commitment to elevating sleep and recovery as essential pillars of human performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries or to request an interview with Jessie Diggins, please contact Saatva\u2019s PR team, Shari Ajayi and Ariel Noh, at <\/em>press@saatva.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Saatva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saatva, one of the first companies to sell luxury mattresses online in 2010, was founded on the principle that everyone deserves healthy and restorative sleep on a quality bed. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning truth, purity, and wholeness<\/a>, which guides the brand in everything it does. All of Saatva\u2019s handcrafted, environmentally conscious mattresses are assembled in the USA with premium materials that are better for sleepers and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saatva offers best-in-class mattresses<\/a> in five different categories: innerspring, ultra-premium memory foam, all-natural latex, hybrid, precision adjustable air, and specialty designs for babies, kids, murphy beds, and pets\u2014plus designer bed frames, nightstands, lighting, chairs, rugs, bath towels, and a full collection of luxury bedding products. Made with recycled steel, organic cotton, and CertiPUR-US\u00ae foams, Saatva mattresses reflect the company\u2019s commitment to environmentally conscious practices, always hand-delivered and set up in the customer\u2019s home via complimentary white glove delivery, never compressed in a box for doorstep shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating 15 years of delivering exceptional comfort, Saatva provides customers with an unparalleled mattress and bedding experience that perfectly captures the essence of Smarter Luxury Sleep. For more information about Saatva\u2019s partnership with LA28 and Team USA, please visit the Saatva x Team USA Press Area<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Jessie Diggins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jessie Diggins is an American cross-country skier and Olympic champion. She was born in Afton, Minnesota, and began skiing at the age of three. She emerged as a top competitor in the U.S. junior ranks before making her World Cup debut in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diggins made history at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, teaming up with Kikkan Randall to win gold in the team sprint\u2014the first Olympic gold medal in U.S. cross-country skiing history. She continued her success at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, earning a silver in the individual sprint and a bronze in the 30-kilometer freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the Olympics, Diggins is a 7-time World Championship medalist, 29-time World Cup winner (with 79 podiums), and the overall World Cup Crystal Globe winner for 2021, 2024, and 2025. Cementing herself as the most decorated American cross-country skier in history, she has taken the sport to an entirely new level. Off the snow, Diggins is an advocate for mental health and serves as a spokesperson for The Emily Program, a treatment center for eating disorders. She serves on the board of Share Winter, a nonprofit that introduces kids from diverse backgrounds to skiing and snowboarding. She is also an ambassador for Protect Our Winters (POW), an organization dedicated to finding solutions to climate change through the outdoor sports community. For more information about Jessie Diggins, please visit jessiediggins.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s Note: Jessie Diggins is no longer affiliated with Saatva. This press release was issued on November 20, 2025, and is archived for historical purposes.<\/em>

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