At the Winter Olympics in Val di Fiemme, Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has set a new record by winning his ninth gold medal, surpassing the previous record held by fellow countrymen Marit Bjørgen, Bjørn Dæhlie, and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, who each won eight. Klæbo's achievements included gold medals in skiathlon, sprint, and 10km freestyle, culminating in a triumphant finish in the men’s relay as the final skier for Norway.

Klæbo expressed deep gratitude during an interview, emphasizing that he wouldn’t have reached this milestone without the influence and support of his grandfather. His four gold medals at the Olympics in Milano Cortina are a testament to his exceptional skill as an athlete and position him as a dominant force in winter sports history.

While Klæbo's achievement brings him closer to some of the greatest Olympic champions like swimmer Michael Phelps, with 23 golds overall, his record signifies a landmark event in winter sports, celebrating not only his personal accomplishments but also highlighting the legacy of winter sports in Norway. Klæbo’s historic achievement has sparked discussions about his place in sports history and the future of skiing as a competitive sport.