UPDATE: Norwegian star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has just shattered a nearly 50-year record by winning his sixth gold medal at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Klaebo’s victory in the 50-kilometer mass start cross-country skiing event on February 17, 2026, makes him the athlete with the most gold medals in a single Winter Games, surpassing American speed skater Eric Heiden, who won five in 1980.
Klaebo’s remarkable achievement not only solidifies his dominance in the sport but also extends his record for the most career Winter Olympic golds to an astounding 11 medals across three Olympic Games. He previously broke the record of eight on February 15. This historic win comes as Klaebo’s teammates, Martin Loewstroem Nyenget and Emil Iversen, claimed silver and bronze, respectively, ensuring a complete Norwegian sweep of the event.
In a disappointing turn, American speed skater Jordan Stolz finished fourth in the mass start, falling short of becoming the first man since 1994 to win three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics. The gold went to Jorrit Bergsma of the Netherlands, who made history as the oldest man to win a speedskating gold at age 40. Stolz’s attempt at glory highlighted the fierce competition as he missed a medal in a nail-biting finish.
Meanwhile, the United States Olympic team celebrated its record-setting 11th gold medal of the Games in mixed aerials. The trio of Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran, and Chris Lillis claimed victory, surpassing the previous gold medal tally set during the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics.
In women’s curling, Canada secured the bronze medal by defeating the U.S. team 10-7 after previously losing to Sweden in the semifinals. This marks a significant moment for Canadian curlers, denying the American women their first medal in the event.
Additionally, in a historic debut for ski mountaineering at the Olympics, Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won gold for France in the mixed relay, finishing the Stelvio course in a time of 26 minutes, 57.44 seconds. They narrowly beat the Swiss team, taking home the first Olympic gold for the sport.
Italy’s freeskier duo of Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni contributed to the host nation’s success with a stunning 1-2 finish in the men’s skicross final. Deromedis dominated the race, while Tomasoni secured silver after a thrilling photo-finish against Alex Fiva, bringing Italy’s total gold count to 10 medals in these Olympics.
As the Milan Cortina Olympics continue to unfold, all eyes remain on Klaebo’s next potential achievements and Stolz’s future endeavors in the sport. Stay tuned for more live updates and developments from the Winter Games.
