Norway Wins Men’s Cross‑Country Relay as Klæbo Breaks Gold Medal Record

Norway continued their superb form at this Winter Olympics with victory in the men’s 4 × 7.5 km cross‑country skiing relay, and in the process, one of their stars carved his name into Olympic history. In doing so, Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo became the first Winter Olympian ever to win nine gold medals.

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The feat surpassed the long‑standing record previously held by compatriots Marit Bjørgen, Ole Einar Bjørndalen and Bjørn Dæhlie, who each finished their careers with eight Winter Olympic golds.

His latest triumph came as he anchored Norway’s relay team to gold in Val di Fiemme, combining strength, strategy and seamless team skiing to stay ahead of rivals throughout the race.

Norway’s success in the relay extended its position as one of the standout teams of the Games so far. The Norwegians grasped control early on, maintaining a strong pace through each leg that put pressure on every chasing nation.

Klæbo Played a Significant Part

While every leg of a relay contributes to the final result, it was Klæbo’s composed performance in the anchor leg that ensured the yellow and blue crossed the finish line first and clinched the top spot on the podium.

France came in second, which represented another major first. It was their first-ever relay event medal, and it was the result of an extremely disciplined performance across all four legs. Italy finished a close third, edging out Finland, with onlooking spectators on their feet throughout.

Across the sport as a whole, Norway’s dominance in cross‑country skiing remains clear with this victory. Their team’s depth and consistency are things few nations can match.