Johannes Høsflot Klæbo Matches Winter Olympic Gold Record at Milano Cortina 2026
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has made history at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by equaling the all-time record for gold medals. With a stunning performance on February 13, he secured his eighth Olympic gold in the men’s 10km interval start free event. His impressive time of 20:36.2 placed him ahead of France’s Mathis Desloges and Norway’s Einar Hedegart, completing the race in 20:41.1 and 20:50.2 respectively.
Klæbo Joins Elite Company
By achieving this milestone, Klæbo has joined an exclusive group of athletes. He now stands alongside legendary Norwegian athletes Bjørn Dæhlie, Marit Bjørgen, and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, all of whom have also won eight gold medals in their Olympic careers. His previous achievements include three golds from PyeongChang 2018 and two from Beijing 2022.
Upcoming Events
With several competitions remaining at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, Klæbo is poised to make even more history. His next challenge comes on February 15 with the men’s 4 × 7.5 km relay, an event where Norway triumphed by 21.6 seconds at the 2025 World Championships. Following this, he will compete in the men’s team sprint on February 18, and the 50km mass start on February 21.
Dominance in Cross-Country Skiing
The Norwegian skiing sensation has been described as “virtually unbeatable in the sprint” by Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre. Klæbo’s dominance was further showcased through his clean sweep of six titles at the previous year’s World Championships, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s greatest competitors.
- Date of Olympic Achievement: February 13, 2026
- Event: Men’s 10km interval start free
- Winning Time: 20:36.2
- Upcoming Events:
- Men’s 4 × 7.5 km relay on February 15
- Men’s team sprint on February 18
- 50km mass start on February 21
As the Games continue, Klæbo’s potential for surpassing the gold medal record remains a significant topic of conversation. Fans and followers are eagerly awaiting to see if he can secure the ownership of this hallmark all to himself.
Stay tuned for more updates on Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s journey at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Filmogaz.com.
