Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo achieved six golds while Spain celebrated its best-ever Olympic Winter Games performance with multiple medals in mountain skiing.
The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina has marked a historic achievement for Spain, with Oriol Cardona claiming a gold medal and Ana Alonso earning a bronze in the sprint event, contributing to a total of eight winter Olympic medals for Spain. Their performance in mountain skiing highlights the progress of Spanish athletes in winter sports, bringing joy and recognition to a country less known for its winter sports prowess.
On the international stage, Johannes Klaebo emerged as the standout star of the Games. The Norwegian skier aimed for six gold medals in cross-country skiing, a sport in which Norway excels, and successfully returned home with all six. At just 29 years old, Klaebo now holds an impressive tally of 11 gold medals alongside a silver and bronze from three Olympic Games, and his performances were so captivating that they captured over 90% of television viewership in Norway, showcasing his popularity and impact.
The alpine skiing events were also notable, particularly for the incident involving Lindsey Vonn, which will be remembered at these Games. The spotlight was on Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen, who triumphed in the downhill, super-G, and team combined events, solidifying his position as a key athlete of the Games. Marco Odermatt, another Swiss star, continued to impress, adding to the excitement and competitiveness of the skiing events.
