Norway Cross-Country Star Klaebo Wins 9th Gold Medal, Setting Winter Olympics Record

Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klaebo has etched his name deeper into Olympic lore, capturing his ninth career gold medal in cross-country skiing to set a new Winter Games record. The milestone, confirmed in the latest competition update, extends the 27-year-old’s reign as the most decorated male athlete in his sport and lifts him to the top of the all-time Winter Olympic gold list.

Klaebo’s victory continues Norway’s dominance in cross-country events and underscores his sustained excellence on the sport’s biggest stage. Each of his nine titles has come across individual and relay disciplines, a versatility that has become his trademark. With the record-setting gold, he surpasses previous benchmarks and redefines what longevity and peak performance look like in modern Nordic racing.

The achievement further fuels Klaebo’s reputation for delivering when the stakes are highest, a trait that has made him a national hero and a global reference for endurance and tactical brilliance on snow. As the Beijing Games unfold, all eyes will remain on the Norwegian star to see whether he can extend the mark even further.