Klæbo Anchors Norway To Relay Win, Claims Ninth Olympic Gold
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo set a Winter Games record by winning his ninth gold anchoring Norway to the men's 4 x 7.5km relay in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 24.5 seconds.
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Overview
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won his ninth Olympic gold, setting a Winter Games record, by anchoring Norway to victory in the men's 4 x 7.5-kilometer relay at the Milan Cortina Games on Sunday.
The relay gold was Klæbo's fourth at the Milan Cortina Games.
Klæbo said it was special to win together with his teammates and that winning the relay is what really matters in Norway.
Norway finished the race in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 24.5 seconds, with France 22.2 seconds behind and Italy 47.9 seconds back.
Klæbo is widely expected to compete in the men's team sprint on Wednesday and the 50km classic on Saturday, according to one report.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story as a celebratory Norwegian triumph, using evaluative descriptors (e.g., "flawless", "star"), prioritizing national reactions (prime minister, fans) and vivid scene-setting. Editorial wording and placement emphasize Norway’s dominance, while athlete quotes and fan praise remain source content supporting that upbeat narrative.
FAQ
Prior to the relay, Klæbo had won eight Olympic gold medals, including three at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, two at Beijing 2022, and three at Milan Cortina 2026 before the relay.
At Milan Cortina 2026, Klæbo won gold in the men's sprint on February 10, the men's 20km skiathlon, and the 10km freestyle on February 13 before the relay.
France finished second, 22.2 seconds behind Norway, and Italy finished third, 47.9 seconds back.
Klæbo is expected to compete in the men's team sprint on Wednesday and the 50km classic on Saturday.
Klæbo set a Winter Games record with his ninth Olympic gold medal, surpassing the previous record for most gold medals by a Winter Olympian.
