Klæbo Dominates with 10th World Championship Gold: 'I Could Die Happy Now'

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, aged 28, secured his tenth gold medal in the sprint final at Granåsen during the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim. With a dominant performance that left his rivals trailing, Klæbo celebrated by acknowledging the unwavering support of his family, despite not being able to give them a hug on the day due to pandemic-related restrictions.

In his victory interview, Klæbo expressed his amazement at the atmosphere in the stadium and the palpable energy from the home crowd – a sentiment that underscored the unique feeling of winning on home soil. He noted that the intense pressure he had faced in training, particularly the fear of falling ill before the championship, had finally eased, enabling him to perform at his best.

The race saw Klæbo build a solid gap against competitors such as Federico Pellegrino and Finnish Lauri Vuorinen, and his triumph now places him just behind Petter Northug, who holds 13 World Championship golds. Later, in an intimate moment, Klæbo’s younger brother reflected on the family’s sacrifices and the emotional weight of the victory, while his father emphasized the hard work that went into achieving such success.

The article also touches on the broader context of the championship, noting adjustments in team strategy following a late injury to another skier, and setting the stage for upcoming distance races where Klæbo is expected to prove his prowess further.