
Kläbo Secures Second World Championship Gold – Poromaa the Best Swede: 'Feeling Great'
Originally published in Sveriges Radio on March 01, 2025
Kläbo Secures Second World Championship Gold – Poromaa the Best Swede: 'Feeling Great'
Johannes Hösflot Kläbo has added yet another gold medal to his illustrious career by winning the skiathlon event at the World Championships in Trondheim. The race, spanning 20 kilometers, saw much anticipation for Swedish skier William Poromaa, who was in contention for a medal but ultimately finished eighth.
Kläbo's victory extends his remarkable success, further establishing him as a dominant figure in cross-country skiing. The podium was overwhelmingly Norwegian, with Martin Löwstrøm Nyenget taking silver and Harald Östberg Amundsen clinching bronze, while Jan Thomas Jenssen, also from Norway, came in fourth.
"The feeling is great! I gave it my all, and I'm proud of my performance," said Poromaa during a post-race interview, reflecting on the competitive and challenging race.
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