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Klaebo Claims Skiathlon Gold, Eyes Record Haul

Summary

  • Johannes Hosflot Klaebo won the skiathlon gold medal.
  • This is his sixth career Olympic gold medal.
  • He is two golds away from the all-time winter record.
Klaebo Claims Skiathlon Gold, Eyes Record Haul

Johannes Hosflot Klaebo has opened his Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics campaign with a gold medal in the 10km+10km skiathlon. This triumphant start marks his sixth career Olympic gold medal, positioning him as a significant contender for further success.

Klaebo's achievement places him within striking distance of the all-time winter Olympic gold medal record. He is now just two golds away from matching the record held by retired Norwegian athletes Ole Einar Bjorndalen, Bjorn Daehlie, and Marit Bjorgen.

In the same event, Team GB's Andrew Musgrave achieved a 10th-place finish in his fifth Olympic appearance, while fellow Briton Joe Davis secured 16th place.

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