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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sports Staff

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo wins record-breaking sixth gold after Olympic cross-country sweep

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo celebrates after winning his sixth gold of the Games - (AFP via Getty Images)

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo completed his historic gold medal sweep of the men's cross-country skiing events by winning his sixth race and setting the record for the most golds by one athlete in a single Winter Olympics.

Klaebo's victory in the 50km mass start race shattered the nearly 50-year record set by American speed skater Eric Heiden, who won five golds in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.

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