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Skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo etched his name into the record books on Sunday, becoming the most decorated Winter Olympian in history after leading Norway to victory in the 4 x 7.5 kilometre cross-country relay.
At 29 years old, Klæbo secured his ninth career gold medal, breaking a long-standing tie with Norwegian legends Marit Bjørgen, Bjørn Dæhlie, and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, all of whom finished their careers with eight gold medals.
The race in Tesero was a masterclass in Norwegian dominance.
The quartet built such a substantial lead that by the time Klæbo took the final leg, the result was a foregone conclusion.
Basking in the bright Italian sunlight, the superstar had enough time to wave to the cheering spectators before crossing the finish line to a celebratory ambush by his teammates.
France claimed the silver medal, while the host nation, Italy, took home the bronze.
Klæbo’s performance at the Milan-Cortina Games has been nothing short of spectacular.
He has already captured four gold medals during this cycle alone, and with two events remaining on his schedule, he has a strong chance to extend his record even further.
His ability to maintain peak performance across multiple Olympic cycles has solidified his reputation as the greatest cross-country skier of the modern era.
The historic win reinforces Norway’s continued stranglehold on cross-country skiing.
As the Games move into their final days, the sporting world’s eyes remain fixed on Klæbo to see just how high he can set the bar for future generations of winter athletes.
