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Norway's Klæbo Makes History with 6 Gold Medals at 2022 Olympics
Cross-country skier becomes first athlete to win 6 golds at a single Winter Games, surpassing legendary speed skater Eric Heiden's record.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:57am
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Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest Winter Olympians with a historic 6-gold medal performance.Lake Placid TodayIn a stunning display of dominance, Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo became the first athlete to capture six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics. His historic achievement at the 2022 Games in cross-country skiing events surpassed the previous record of five golds set by American speed skater Eric Heiden in 1980.
Why it matters
Klæbo's feat not only cemented his status as one of the greatest winter athletes of all time, but also sparked debates about the significance of individual versus team accomplishments in measuring Olympic greatness. His success also contributed to Norway's record-breaking Winter Olympics performance, further solidifying the country's cross-country skiing dominance.
The details
Klæbo's six gold medals came across a variety of events, including individual and team competitions. His final victory in the 50-kilometer mass start race not only secured his place in history, but also shattered a nearly 50-year-old record held by Heiden. While Heiden's five golds were all individual triumphs, Klæbo's achievement included two team events, adding a layer of complexity to the comparison.
- Klæbo matched his own record from the 2021 World Championships, where he also swept all six events.
- The 50-kilometer mass start race that secured Klæbo's sixth gold medal took place on the final day of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The players
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
A Norwegian cross-country skier who became the first athlete to win six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, surpassing the previous record of five golds set by American speed skater Eric Heiden in 1980.
Eric Heiden
An American speed skater who held the previous record of five gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics, set at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.
Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget
A Norwegian cross-country skier who won the silver medal in the 50-kilometer mass start race, finishing behind his teammate Klæbo.
Emil Iversen
A Norwegian cross-country skier who won the bronze medal in the 50-kilometer mass start race, finishing behind his teammates Klæbo and Nyenget.
Theo Schely
A French cross-country skier who finished fourth in the 50-kilometer mass start race.
What they’re saying
“To crown everything here with a 50K... it's unbelievable.”
— Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
The takeaway
Klæbo's historic achievement not only solidifies his status as one of the greatest winter athletes of all time, but also sparks debates about the significance of individual versus team accomplishments in measuring Olympic greatness. His success, combined with Norway's record-breaking performance at the 2022 Winter Games, further cements the country's cross-country skiing dominance on the global stage.
