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Klæbo Shatters Olympic Gold Record in Thrilling Relay Win
15 Feb
Summary
- Johannes Klæbo secured his ninth Olympic gold medal, setting a new all-time record.
- Norway's men's cross-country team won gold in the relay event.
- Klæbo aims to sweep all six cross-country skiing events at the Games.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo etched his name in Olympic history on Sunday, winning his ninth career gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing team relay. This victory officially made him the most decorated Olympian in the sport, surpassing previous records held by Norwegian skiing legends.
The Norwegian quartet, also featuring Emil Iversen, Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, and Einar Hedegart, delivered a dominant performance to secure the gold. France finished second, with host nation Italy claiming a surprising bronze medal.
This remarkable achievement follows Norway's triumph in the women's team relay held on Saturday. Klæbo, who has now won every gold medal available to him so far in these Games, is poised to make further history.
Looking ahead, Klæbo is scheduled to compete in the team sprint on Wednesday and the demanding 50k event on Saturday. If he succeeds in winning these final two competitions, he will achieve an unprecedented sweep of all six cross-country skiing events at a single Olympic Games, a feat never before accomplished by a male athlete.
