Norwegian Skier Wins 10th Olympic Gold, Joins Phelps

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Olympic history, becoming only the second athlete ever to reach 10 gold medals at the Games.

The 29-year-old cross-country skier clinched his milestone 10th gold on Wednesday in the men's team sprint event, racing alongside teammate Einar Hedegart to finish in 18 minutes and 28.9 seconds. He's now in elite company with US swimming legend Michael Phelps, who holds 23 gold medals.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that Klaebo has won every single race he's entered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. He broke the Winter Olympics record in Sunday's relay and still has one more chance to add to his collection in this weekend's 50km mass start.

"It's obviously very satisfying to make this happen," Klaebo said after his win. "The team sprint is one of the most fun events, but also one of the hardest."

The race came down to the wire, with US skiers Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher finishing just 1.4 seconds behind for silver. Schumacher described the intense final moments when he "locked in" and followed Klaebo over the finish line, securing America's best result in the event.

Why This Inspires

Klaebo's journey to 10 golds spans multiple Olympic Games and showcases the power of consistent excellence over years of dedication. While Phelps dominated the pool across five Olympics, Klaebo has quietly built his legacy on snow, proving that winter sports athletes can achieve the same legendary status.

His humility shines through even in victory. Despite his historic achievement, Klaebo focused on the challenge rather than the glory, noting how many strong teams competed and how tight the battles were. That perspective makes his success even more rewarding to watch.

For Ogden, the silver medal means he's now the most decorated male cross-country skier in US history. With 10 meters to go, he crossed the finish line knowing they'd beaten Italy's Federico Pellegrino for the podium spot.

Klaebo's final race this weekend offers him one more shot at Olympic glory, and if his current form is any indication, Norway might have another reason to celebrate.