Women's cross country skiing
Jaqueline Mourao of Brazil picks up her bike after falling as she competes with Daniela Campuzano Chavez Peon of Mexico, right, andMaja Wloszczowska of Poland (21) during the women's cross-country mountain bike competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Izu, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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People walk near the Olympic Rings Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Tokyo. Roads are being closed off around Tokyo Olympic venues including the new $1.4 billion National Stadium where the opening ceremony is set for July 23. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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AP Sportlight

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United States' Jessie Diggins celebrates after winning the women's cross-country Tour de Ski, in Val di Fiemme, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Jessie Diggins wins 1st Tour de Ski title for United States

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