Norwegian Skier Joins Michael Phelps With Historic Olympics Gold Medal
Summary
Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won a gold medal in the men's team sprint free cross-country skiing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. This victory gives him a total of 10 Olympic gold medals, matching the number won by legendary swimmer Michael Phelps. Norway currently leads the Winter Olympics medal count with the most gold medals.Key Facts
- Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo from Norway won gold in the men's team sprint free cross-country skiing.
- Klaebo now has 10 Olympic gold medals in his career, equaling Michael Phelps' record.
- Team Norway finished first, beating Team USA by 1.37 seconds, with the USA winning a silver medal for the first time in this event.
- Team Italy won the bronze medal.
- This is Norway's third gold in this specific event.
- Norway leads the Winter Olympics with 33 total medals, including 15 gold medals.
- Klaebo has a chance to win another gold in his final event, the men's 50km mass start classic.
- The Winter Olympics will end soon, with more events still to be decided.
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