Norway's Johannes Hosflot Klaebo launched his Olympic campaign with a dominant victory in the 10km+10km skiathlon at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The 29-year-old secured his sixth career Olympic gold medal, bringing his total to six and placing him just two behind the all-time winter record. The legendary Norwegian trio of Ole Einar Bjorndalen, Bjorn Daehlie, and Marit Bjorgen each hold eight gold medals.

Klaebo's performance positions him to potentially match or surpass this historic record during these Games. His victory in the grueling cross-country event demonstrated his exceptional endurance and technical skill on the demanding course. The Norwegian team's depth was evident as Martin Lowstrom Nyenget claimed bronze, while Mathis Desloges earned France's first medal with silver after a controversial moment involving course cutting.

Team GB's Andrew Musgrave finished 10th in his fifth Olympic appearance, falling short of his personal best seventh-place finish from 2018. The 33-year-old struggled with the heat and pace during the opening laps. Fellow British competitor Joe Davis placed 16th in the highly competitive field.

Quick Fact: Klaebo has won six Olympic gold medals in his career, just two behind the winter record.