Ski-VM: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo Takes Gold in the 50km after a Thrilling Finish

Ski-VM: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo Takes Gold in the 50km after a Thrilling Finish

Originally published in NRK on March 08, 2025

Ski-VM: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo Takes Gold in the 50 km after a Thrilling Finish

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has taken gold on the 50 km after an intense finish. After a demanding event, he finally shared an emotional moment with his girlfriend, Pernille Døsvik.

Joey Klæbo described the moments leading to his victory as filled with emotions. This world championship marked his achievement of winning all gold medals in the events he participated in.

Klæbo stated, "This is the biggest event in a world championship, and I hope for nothing more than to succeed in such an event. It felt overwhelming to finally win gold at this distance."

After successfully finishing the race, Klæbo received heartfelt congratulations from his family, especially his father, Haakon, who was a nervous spectator throughout the event. Klæbo's achievements during this championship have made him a living legend in the skiing world, winning six out of six golds at a single championship, a feat unprecedented in the skiing community.

The 50 km event in Trondheim was in front of a vast audience, with expectations of 120,000 attendees cheering for Klæbo and other competitors. The race developed gradually, with Klæbo managing to stay within the leading group. A thrilling finish saw him sprint past his competitors to secure his place in history.

Overall, this victory solidifies Klæbo's legacy as one of the greatest cross-country skiers of all time, as he continues to deliver exceptional performances on the world stage.