Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympics gold medal

Johannes Klaebo makes history by winning his ninth Winter Olympics gold medal, leading Norway in the relay at Milan-Cortina.

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo became the first Winter Olympian to win nine gold medals when he led home his country’s 4 x 7.5 kilometre relay team on Sunday (February 15, 2026).

The Norwegian quartet were so far ahead that Klaebo was able to wave to the crowd before the finish line, where he was greeted by his celebrating teammates in bright sunshine in Tesero.

Klaebo, 29, has won four of his nine golds at the Milan-Cortina Games and he has two more events still to come.

He overtakes three of his compatriots who have won eight golds at the Winter Olympics — former cross-country skiers Marit Bjoergen and Bjoern Daehlie, and former biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen.

“It feels amazing. I’m not sure if I’ve ever dreamed about it either. It’s just something that I’m really proud of for sure,” Klaebo said.

“Being able to do it with the team as well, it means a lot. I think it’s hard to actually find words for it, because I think it hasn’t really sunk in yet.”