Klæbo Makes History by Matching Tour de Ski Record

Originally published in Eurosport on January 05, 2025

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time, echoing Dario Cologna's overall record for most combined victories in this prestigious event. In the final stage, held on the notorious 'monsterbakken' at Alpe Cermis, Klæbo had an impressive lead over his competitors, finishing well ahead to secure his victory.

Simen Hegstad Krüger won the last leg of the Tour, finishing ahead of his rivals on the steep climb. Despite finishing 18th in the stage, Klæbo's performance was more than enough to secure the overall win, ending the event with a 2:18-minute lead over Erik Valnes, who came in second overall. This remarkable achievement reinforces Klæbo's dominance in the sport as he equalizes Cologna's four Tour de Ski titles.

As the evening proceeds, the women's finals are set to begin with Therese Johaug leading by a comfortable margin, aiming for yet another Tour de Ski victory in a spectacular comeback season.