Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has done something no Winter Olympian has ever done before. The Norwegian skier won gold in all six cross-country skiing events he entered at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 29-year-old star finished his final race with a powerful last lap that secured his place in Olympic history. His record-breaking run has been confirmed by NBC and ESPN reports.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s historic sweep at Milano Cortina 2026
Klæbo sealed his sixth gold medal in the men’s 50-kilometer mass start. He passed his teammate Martin Lowstrom Nyenget on the final lap after more than two hours of racing. He crossed the finish line in 2:06:44. Norway swept the podium. Nyenget took silver and Emil Iversen won bronze.
With this win, Klaebo became the first athlete to win six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics. He broke the 46-year-old record set by American speed skater Eric Heiden, who won five gold medals at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
Klaebo now has 11 Olympic gold medals in his career. According to NBC, he is second only to U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, who has 23 gold medals. Phelps and Klaebo are the only athletes in Olympic history to win at least 10 gold medals.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s career stats and record breaking achievements
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has built one of the strongest records in cross country skiing history. As of February 2026, he has won 11 Olympic gold medals and 13 Olympic medals in total. He won three golds at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, added three more at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, and then made history at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by winning all six events he entered. These included sprint, 20km skiathlon, 10km freestyle, relay, team sprint, and 50km classic. With this, he became the most successful Winter Olympian in gold medals, trailing only Michael Phelps overall in Olympic history.
In World Cup racing, Klaebo has won five overall titles and a record seven sprint titles. He has more than 100 individual World Cup wins and over 120 podium finishes. His sprint victories are over 24, and his distance results have improved strongly since 2022. He also won multiple World Championship gold medals, including sweeping all six men’s events at the 2025 Trondheim championships.
As of early 2026, his numbers continue to grow, placing him among the greatest athletes in winter sports history.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s early life and rise in skiing
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo was born on October 22, 1996, in Oslo, Norway. When he was five, his family moved to Trondheim to live closer to nature. Outdoor life was a big part of his childhood. He started skiing seriously at 14 with Byåsen IL.
At 15, he told his grandfather, Kare Hosflot, who later became his coach, that he wanted to be the best in the world.
After a growth spurt at 17, he quickly improved. By 18, he was winning national races. Over time, he built a strong record in World Cup sprint races and Olympic events.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s relationship and recent update
Klaebo is engaged to Pernille Dosvik. The couple met in 2017 and started dating in 2018. They announced their engagement on June 15, 2025, through Instagram. The proposal took place at Skeikampen in Norway. As of early 2026, they have not announced a wedding date.
After his historic sweep in 2026, Klaebo said family support and strong mental focus helped him reach this level. His six gold medals at one Winter Games will be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in Olympic history.
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