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February 22, 2026
Winter Olympics briefing: king Klæbo’s greatness on show with sixth gold
Norwegian cross-country skier achieved unprecedented feat with victory in the 50km mass start
TL;DR
- Johannes Klæbo won his sixth gold medal at the Winter Olympics in the 50km mass start, a historic first.
- Norway achieved significant success in cross-country skiing, securing 13 medals in total.
- France also displayed dominance, winning 13 biathlon medals, including a late victory in the women's mass start by Océane Michelon.
- The Netherlands had a remarkable campaign in speed skating and short track, earning 20 medals, 10 of which were gold.
- Canada's curlers won the men's curling final against Great Britain.
- Italy's Federico Tomasoni won silver in ski cross, dedicating his medal to his late girlfriend.
- Emily Harrop helped France win gold in the skimo mixed relay.
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