Klaebo Clinches Record-Eighth Gold in Thrilling 10km Victory
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has made history by clinching his record-eighth gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. He achieved this remarkable feat in the men’s 10km interval start free race, solidifying his status as one of the greatest cross-country skiers of all time.
Klaebo’s Historic Achievement
This victory marks Klaebo’s third gold of the current Games. His previous successes include gold medals in the men’s cross-country skiing sprint classic and the 10km skiathlon.
At just 29 years old, he is now tied with Norwegian legends Bjorn Daehlie, Marit Bjorgen, and biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen for the most gold medals in Olympic Winter Games history. However, Klaebo has the opportunity to surpass them with more events to come, including the men’s relay, men’s team sprint, and the 50km marathon.
Race Highlights
Klaebo completed the 10km race with a time of 20:36.2, finishing 4.9 seconds ahead of France’s Mathis Deloges, who claimed the silver medal. Norwegian teammate Einar Hedegart secured the bronze, while Britain’s Andrew Musgrave finished an impressive sixth place. Joe Davies followed closely behind in 12th.
- Gold: Johannes Klaebo (Norway) – 20:36.2
- Silver: Mathis Deloges (France) – 4.9 seconds behind
- Bronze: Einar Hedegart (Norway) – 14 seconds behind
- 6th Place: Andrew Musgrave (Britain)
- 12th Place: Joe Davies (Britain)
Klaebo’s Olympic Legacy
With this latest achievement, Klaebo now holds 10 Olympic medals, including three from the PyeongChang 2018 Games and two from Beijing 2022. His next chance to claim a ninth gold will be in the men’s relay on Sunday, where Norway previously triumphed by a significant margin of 21.6 seconds at the 2025 World Championships.
After his victory, Klaebo expressed deep pride in his accomplishments, saying, “Being able to do that today, which is probably one of the races that I have struggled in the most over the years means a lot.”
Future Events and Expectations
Klaebo’s performance has drawn attention not just for his results, but also for his incredible physicality and endurance. As he prepares for the upcoming relay events, all eyes will be on him to see if he can further cement his legacy as an Olympic champion.
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