BREAKING: Norwegian star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has made history at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, achieving a remarkable sixth gold medal in the men’s cross-country skiing events. This victory in the 50-kilometer mass start race not only cements Klaebo’s legacy but also breaks the long-standing record of five golds set by American speed skater Eric Heiden at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
Klaebo’s achievement, completed just moments ago, elevates his total career Olympic gold medals to an astounding 11 across three Games, surpassing the previous record of 8 that he broke only two days earlier on February 15. His teammates, Martin Loewstroem Nyenget and Emil Iversen, claimed silver and bronze, respectively, marking a complete Norwegian sweep of the podium.
Meanwhile, U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz faced disappointment, finishing fourth in the mass start event, missing his chance to become the first man since 1994 to win three gold medals in long track speedskating at a single Olympics. The event was won by Jorrit Bergsma from the Netherlands, who at 40 years old becomes the oldest man to claim a speedskating gold. Stolz’s near-miss underscores the intense competition of the Games.
The United States Olympic team is celebrating a milestone, having just secured its record-breaking 11th gold medal of the Games in mixed aerials, led by Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Chris Lillis. This achievement surpasses the previous record set during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, highlighting the U.S. team’s extraordinary performance.
In other events, Canada clinched the bronze medal in women’s curling, defeating the U.S. team 10-7. This victory comes after a surprising semifinal loss to Sweden, denying the American women their first medal in the event.
The Olympic debut of ski mountaineering also delivered excitement as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet from France secured gold in the mixed relay. They completed the Stelvio course in a time of 26 minutes, 57.44 seconds, fending off a strong challenge from the Swiss duo, who finished just 11.86 seconds behind.
Italy’s Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni added to the host nation’s medal tally with a gold-silver finish in the men’s skicross final, bringing Italy’s overall medal count to 29 at these Games.
WHAT’S NEXT: The Olympics continue to unfold with more events scheduled, and all eyes will be on the remaining competitions as athletes strive for glory. Fans around the world are eager to see if Klaebo can extend his record further and how Stolz will rebound from his recent setback.
Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling Olympic saga continues!
