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Tag: Jessie Diggins line

  • 20-for-20 with Chloe Levins

    20-for-20 with Chloe Levins

    Chloe Levins racing at the IBU Cup in Ridnaun, Italy, as part of the U.S. Biathlon Association's Olympic trials series. (Photo: USBA/NordicFocus)
    Chloe Levins racing at the IBU Cup in Ridnaun, Italy, as part of the U.S. Biathlon Association’s Olympic trials series. (Photo: USBA/NordicFocus)

    In an effort to showcase the North Americans competing at this week’s International Biathlon Union (IBU) 2018 Youth and Junior World Championships in Otepää, Estonia, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 19-year-old Chloe Levins, who is representing the United States at her first Junior World Championships. She previously represented the U.S. at Youth World Championships, including a fourth-place finish in the pursuit last season. Levins also made the short list of the U.S. Olympic Team and competed on the IBU Cup as part of Olympic Trials.

    On Thursday, Levins placed sixth to lead her team in the junior women’s 12.5 k individual (+3:37.4 with three penalties). 

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    “My full name is Chloe Levins but you can call me Chlo.

    I was raised in Vermont, and I learned to ski by following my three older siblings.

    I spent the time before Worlds in school at Middlebury College.

    Chloe Levins racing in Ridnaun. (Courtesy photo)
    Chloe Levins racing in Ridnaun. (Courtesy photo)

    The most memorable workout I did in the last training year to prepare for this was skiing with my coach. He doesn’t ski often, so it’s really special when he chooses to ski with me.

    One thing I’m working on this season to improve my biathlon is (and probably always will be) my patience.

    This is my first time in Estonia and fourth year racing internationally, and so far it’s been real winter with temperatures in the single digits (F) and falling snow.

    One difference I’ve noticed between Estonia and the United States is the lack of fruit.

    One of the things I’m most excited about for World Junior Championships in Otepää is experiencing a new world-class venue.

    One race I’m especially targeting there is the next one.

    Watching the Olympics in the leadup to my own races was hard to do at school. One of the most memorable moments of the Games was when Jessie Diggins overtook Stina Nilsson to earn US Women’s XC Skiing their first ever Olympic medal. I want to ski like Jessie, because she skis with more heart than anyone I’ve ever seen.

    At Worlds, I really hope I can practice speaking German with my friends from Deutschland.

    My favorite thing at the breakfast where we are staying is the lemon ginger tea.

    Before this trip, if you said “Estonia”, the first thing I’d think of would have been the cold temperatures.

    Now that I’m here, I’m pretty sure something I’ll always remember will be the cold temperatures.

    If I had a totally free day here and didn’t have to worry about race fitness or training, I’d still spend it on skis.

    The best way to follow me on social media is on Instagram @chlolevins or SnapChat @chlevins.”

    Chloe Levins racing at IBU Cup Trials in Mount Itasca, Minnesota. (Courtesy photo)
    Chloe Levins racing at IBU Cup Trials in Mount Itasca, Minnesota. (Courtesy photo)

  • Podiumwear Introduces Jessie Diggins ‘Over-the-Top Socks’ for Individuals as well as Custom ‘Over-the-Top’ Socks for Teams

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    Inspired by the socks Jessie Diggins wears in relay competitions, Podiumwear is now offering custom knee-hi nordic socks in your team’s unique colors and designs.

    Podiumwear’s latest custom apparel offering, the “Over-the-top Sock,” is inspired by Jessie Diggins’ tradition of wearing one red-striped and one blue-striped sock over the top of her ski suit during relay events. Now teams can design their own custom Over-the-Top Socks in unique colors and designs. In addition, individuals can purchase a pair of Jessie’s mis-matched, knee-hi, red, white and blue socks in the Jessie Diggins Seasonal Store.

    “People are always asking me where they can find socks like the ones we wear in relays,” said Podiumwear Ambassador Jessie Diggins. “I’m so excited to be able to finally tell people that they can get their own pair from the Podiumwear Nordic Skiing Seasonal Store. I also can’t wait to see what teams come up with for their own designs.”

    “Jessie’s relay socks are a great gift for the holidays,” said Podiumwear CEO Reid Lutter. “For teams, the custom Over-the-Top Sock is a great product to add some fun and team personality to your Podiumwear uniforms,” said Podiumwear CEO Reid Lutter. “I can see them being a great spirit builder for race day.”

    To order Jessie Diggins Over-the-Top Socks, visit the Podiumwear/Jessie Diggins Seasonal Storefront at: www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/jessie-diggins-2017/

    If you’d like to design your own custom team Over-the-top-Socks, simply add this product to your team order on the Podiumwear website at: www.podiumwear.com/ sports/nordic/

    For more information about suits designed by Jessie Diggins, or Podiumwear custom team nordic apparel, please visit www.podiumwear.com or call us at 800-930-1081.

    Podiumwear and Jessie Diggins

    World Champion and Olympian Jessie Diggins is an official ambassador of Podiumwear’s custom women’s apparel for nordic skiing – a first for the nordic apparel industry. Diggins, who is from Afton, Minnesota, works closely with Podiumwear product developers and designers to pioneer the manufacture of custom nordic apparel for women.

  • Podiumwear Opens Seasonal Store with New Nordic Products for Men & Women Designed by Jessie Diggins

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    Jessie Diggins Designed Nordic suits, Jackets, Warm-Up Pants and “Over- the-Top Socks” Are Available for Limited Holiday Purchase

    Podiumwear Ambassador Jessie Diggins has worked with Podiumwear to develop unique ski suit, jacket and warm-up pant designs in men’s and women’s styles. They are available for a limited time on the Jessie Diggins Seasonal Storefront in time for holiday gift giving. Among the featured products are the newly introduced women’s Silver Level Jacket, the completely re-designed men’s Silver Level Jacket and the new “Over-the-Top Socks” inspired by Jessie Diggins striped relay socks. Visit the Jessie Seasonal Store at: www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/jessie-diggins-2017/

    “We are so excited about this year’s Jessie Diggins Seasonal Store options,” said Podiumwear CEO Reid Lutter. “The colors and designs this year are some of Jessie’s favorites so far. People can get some great holiday shopping done while supporting Jessie at the same time. You can’t beat that!”

    As in past years, a percentage of the proceeds from each sale will go back to Jessie, in support of her ski racing goals.

    For more information about Podiumwear apparel designed by Jessie Diggins, or our custom team apparel, please visit the Podiumwear website at: www.podiumwear.com/ sports/nordic/ or call us at 800-930-1081.

    Podiumwear and Jessie Diggins

    World Champion and Olympian Jessie Diggins is an official ambassador of Podiumwear’s custom women’s apparel for nordic skiing – a first for the nordic apparel industry. Diggins, who is from Afton, MN, works closely with Podiumwear product developers and designers to pioneer the manufacture of custom nordic apparel for women.

    Podiumwear Custom Sports Apparel is the leading producer of custom nordic team apparel in North America. All Podiumwear products are designed, printed, cut and sewn with pride in St. Paul, Minnesota using the latest in sublimation technology, sewing techniques and high-performance fabrics.

    In addition to nordic apparel, Podiumwear produces team apparel for alpine ski racing, cycling, running and ultimate frisbee.

  • New Offerings from Podiumwear in Jessie Diggins Line

    Winter is coming and Podiumwear is ready with new additions to the Jessie Diggins line.

    • Men’s and Women’s Silver one-piece ski suits.
    • New Silver jacket, new cut, new fabric.
    • New Silver vest, new cut.

    Podiumwear is 100% Made in MN Custom Nordic Apparel. If you’d like to learn more about what sets us apart, please check out this page detailing our partnership with Jessie Diggins.

    Jessie Diggins Podiumwear