Norwegian Superstar Breaks 46-Year-Old Record with Sixth Gold Medal at a Single Match
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has secured his place in the olympic history. The 29-year-old Norwegian cross-country skiing thriller gained his sixth gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a new record for the most golds won at a single Winter Games.
Contesting at the Winter Olympics 2026 in Milan-Cortina, Klæbo sealed his dominance by winning the grueling 50km mass start classic — completing a overwhelming victory of all six cross-country events.
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The Race That Made History
In the men’s 50km mass start classic, Klæbo delivered a masterclass in stamina and strategic skiing:
Gold: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (2:06:44.8)
Silver: Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (+8.9s)
Bronze: Emil Iversen
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Breaking a 46-Year-Old Olympic Record
Klæbo surpassed the long-standing Winter Olympic record of five gold medals at a single Games, past held by American speed skating legend Eric Heiden, set at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
6 gold medals at one Winter Olympics (New Record)
11 career Winter Olympic gold medals
First athlete to win all six cross-country events at a single Match
Among all Olympians in history, only swimming icon Michael Phelps has won more Olympic gold medals (23).
What This Means for Winter Sports History
Klæbo’s six-gold haul reshape the history who hold power at the Winter Olympics. In endurance winter sport, where marginal gains and altitude factors play key roles, winning six gold medals across multiple formats is unprecedented.
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This achievement will probably stand for decades — especially given the physical toll of the 50km finale after an already packed Olympic schedule.