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Norwegian Skier Joins Michael Phelps With Historic Olympics Gold Medal

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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