Jessie Diggins, Charlotte Kalla, Caitlin Gregg ©

February 24, 2015 (Falun, SWE) – Americans Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Gregg claimed a historic podium today winning a stunning silver and bronze in the Women’s 10km FR individual at the 2015 FIS Nordic World Championships in Falun, Sweden. Local star, Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla, took the gold at home in style with an impressive 41s-margin over Diggins.

Historic day for Team USA ©

This was Diggins second trip to the podium at Worlds as she and Kikkan Randall won Team Sprint gold in 2013 at Val di Fiemme, Italy. For Gregg it’s a dream come true to snag such a presitigious medal while making history with Diggins marking the USA’s first double-podium at the Nordic World Championships. The USA’s Liz Stephen finished a strong 10th putting three Americans in the top ten – another first for Team USA at Worlds – while Randall finished a solid 15th. Canada’s Emily Nishikawa placed 30th followed by Perianne Jones in 32nd with Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt at her debut Worlds in 52nd.

(l-r) Diggins, Kalla, Gregg Women's 10K FR final podium at the finish © Falun 2015

Heavy snow that began mid-way through the race plagued some of the favourites who started later in the competition as top Norwegians Therese Johaug and Marit Bjoergen were well off the pace.

“I know today today I had great skis. And I skied my heart out to create the opportunity,” said @jessdiggs

“Our skis were so great and the energy was great. I was so excited just to race today,” said @CaitlinGregg

Full report, interviews and more photos to follow.

Full results here.