Johannes Kläbo Makes History with Fifth Gold at Trondheim World Championships

The Norwegian skier becomes the first male cross-country athlete to win five golds in a single World Championship and eyes a potential sixth medal.

Johannes Kläbo led Norway’s 4x7.5km relay team to gold, marking his fifth gold medal at the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim.
This achievement makes Kläbo the first male cross-country skier to win five golds at a single World Championship, matching a record set by Russian skier Yelena Välbe in 1997.
Kläbo has now accumulated 14 World Championship titles in his career, further solidifying his dominance in the sport.
The Norwegian team, supported by Erik Valnes, Martin Löwström Nyenget, and Harald Östberg Amundsen, provided Kläbo with a strong lead for his historic finish.
Kläbo has the opportunity to secure a sixth gold medal in the upcoming 50km race on Saturday, which would extend his unprecedented record further.