In the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 cross-country skiing relay event, which athlete became the first Winter Olympian to win nine Olympic gold medals?

Johannes Klaebo, a Norwegian cross-country skier, became the first athlete in Winter Olympic history to win nine gold medals. He achieved this milestone during the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 after leading Norway to victory in the 4 × 7.5 km relay event held in Tesero, Italy. Klaebo’s achievement broke the earlier joint record of eight gold medals held by Norwegian legends Marit Bjoergen, Bjoern Daehlie, and Ole Einar Bjoerndalen. The accomplishment reflects Norway’s continued dominance in cross-country skiing and highlights Klaebo’s exceptional performance across multiple Olympic editions.