Klaebo sets Olympic gold record, Phelps reacts
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo made Winter Olympics history on Tuesday in Milan-Cortina, capturing his record-breaking gold medal to become the most decorated male cross-country skier in Games history. The Norwegian star achieved the milestone after another dominant performance on the snow, further cementing his legacy at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Klaebo’s latest victory added to his growing medal tally, pushing him past previous records in men’s cross-country skiing. “It’s hard to put into words. I’ve worked for this my whole life,” Klaebo said after the race. “To make history at the Olympics is something special.”
Swimming legend Michael Phelps reacted on social media, praising the Norwegian’s achievement. “Records are meant to be broken. Respect,” Phelps wrote.
Norway’s coaching staff hailed Klaebo’s consistency under pressure. “He delivers when it matters most,” one team official noted.
Already a multiple Olympic champion before Milan-Cortina, Klaebo’s new mark places him among the most successful Winter Olympians of all time.