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Klæbo Leads Norway to Gold in Relay, Italy Shines

2/15/2026

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Summary

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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo earned his ninth Olympic cross-country gold as he led Norway to victory in the men's 4x7.5km relay at the Milan Cortina Games, finishing in 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 24.5 seconds.
France claimed silver and Italy earned bronze, marking Italy's first cross-country skiing medal at home.
Klæbo said he was proud of the team and its effort, and he plans to race the team sprint and 50km classic.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, held from February 10 to 26, featured 2,508 athletes competing in 84 events across 15 disciplines. Norway excelled in cross-country skiing, winning 13 medals, including 6 golds, reinforcing its status as a winter sports powerhouse. This legacy continues with athletes like Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who echoes Norway's dominance in the sport at subsequent competitions.

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Story summary

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo earned his ninth Olympic cross-country gold as he led Norway to victory in the men's 4x7.5km relay at the Milan Cortina Games, finishing in 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 24.5 seconds.
France claimed silver and Italy earned bronze, marking Italy's first cross-country skiing medal at home.
Klæbo said he was proud of the team and its effort, and he plans to race the team sprint and 50km classic.

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