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Klaebo Ties Phelps with 10th Gold in Milan!

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his 10th gold at the 2026 Milan Olympics, tying Michael Phelps for double-digit golds.
Klaebo earned his fifth gold in the men's team sprint with a time of 18 minutes, 28.9 seconds.
He has dominated the Games, winning every event he has entered.
Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher of Team USA earned silver, finishing just behind Klaebo.

History

Historical Context

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, held from August 8 to 24, Michael Phelps made history by winning eight gold medals, surpassing Mark Spitz's 1972 record of seven. This event marked a peak in competitive swimming, with Phelps accumulating a total of 14 golds by 2008. His achievement parallels Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's ten golds, reflecting the ongoing evolution of Olympic excellence.

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Story summary

Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his 10th gold at the 2026 Milan Olympics, tying Michael Phelps for double-digit golds.
Klaebo earned his fifth gold in the men's team sprint with a time of 18 minutes, 28.9 seconds.
He has dominated the Games, winning every event he has entered.
Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher of Team USA earned silver, finishing just behind Klaebo.

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