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Johannes Klæbo’s journey to Olympic ‘king’: sometimes lonely, always disciplined

February 22, 2026

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by winning his sixth gold medal in the men's 50km mass start classic, surpassing the previous record of five golds held by American speedskater Eric Heiden. Klæbo's victory solidified his status as the most decorated athlete at a single Winter Olympics, leading a Norwegian sweep of the podium with teammates Martin Loewstroem Nyenget and Emil Iversen taking silver and bronze.

Johannes Klæbo’s journey to Olympic ‘king’: sometimes lonely, always disciplined

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Klæbo won his sixth gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
He broke Eric Heiden's record of five gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.
Klæbo's winning time in the 50km race was 2:06:44.8.
Norway achieved a podium sweep in the event, with Nyenget and Iversen winning silver and bronze.
Klæbo is recognized as the greatest cross-country skier in history.

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Johannes Klæbo’s journey to Olympic ‘king’: sometimes lonely, always disciplined

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