Johannes Høsflot KlĂŚbo has just become the first athlete in history to win SIX gold medals at a single Winter Olympics. Today (February 21 2026), the Norwegian superstar crushed the menâs 50km mass start classic in Tesero, Italy, claiming his sixth gold in six events at Milano Cortina 2026 and smashing the 46-year-old record set by Eric Heiden in 1980.
KlĂŚbo finished in 2:06:44, beating teammate Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget by 17.4 seconds in a total Norwegian podium sweep. He now has 11 career Olympic golds â more than most entire countries.
This is not just a win. This is domination never seen before in Winter Olympic history.
How Klaebo rewrote the Olympics forever
⢠Gold in every single cross-country event he entered: sprint, 15km, skiathlon, 4x10km relay, team sprint, and now the brutal 50km mass start.
⢠He skied over 2 hours in heavy snow and still looked fresh at the finish, arms raised, screaming with joy.
⢠Norway took gold, silver AND bronze in the 50km â pure Viking power.
Post-race, KlĂŚbo (still only 29) said: âThis is insane. I canât believe I did all six. This is the greatest day of my life.â
Why the world is losing it right now
⢠#KingKlaebo and #6Golds are exploding on X, TikTok and Instagram (already 2M+ posts in 6 hours).
⢠Commentators are calling him âthe Michael Phelps of snowâ.
⢠He just passed legends and became the most decorated Winter Olympian ever in a single Games.
Team USA is having its best Winter Olympics in decades with 11 golds, but even they are tipping their hats to âThe Kingâ.
FAQ
How many golds did Johannes KlĂŚbo win at 2026 Winter Olympics?
Six â a new all-time record for any athlete at one Winter Games.
What event did KlĂŚbo win on February 21 2026?
The menâs 50km mass start classic â his sixth gold in six races.
Is this the most golds ever in one Winter Olympics?
Yes, breaking Eric Heidenâs 5-gold record from 1980.
How many career Olympic golds does KlĂŚbo have now?
11 â the most ever by a male Winter Olympian.
Did Norway sweep the 50km podium?
Yes â gold, silver and bronze all Norwegian.
How old is Johannes Høsflot KlÌbo?
29 years old (born 22 July 1996).
Will KlĂŚbo compete at 2030 Olympics?
Heâs already hinting at going for more in the French Alps.
by Patrick Lamcier â Founder of el-ya news, bringing you the biggest global stories every single day.
Official Sources
⢠Olympics.com â Live results & official recap
⢠NBC Olympics & AP News â Full race report
⢠The Guardian & CBS Sports â Historic analysis
⢠IBU & FIS â Cross-country federation data
