At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics held in Italy, Norwegian athlete Johannes Klebo achieved remarkable success in cross-country skiing. On February 8, he won the gold medal in the men's double pursuit event, which combines 10 kilometers of classic technique and 10 kilometers of free technique. Klebo, aged 29, demonstrated excellent performance, especially in the latter half of the race during the free technique stage, gradually widening his lead to finish with a time of 46 minutes and 11 seconds. He was followed by French skier Mathis Deroze, who took silver just 2 seconds behind, and Norwegian Martin Nigtet, who secured bronze with a margin of only 0.1 seconds from the silver medalist. This victory marked Klebo's sixth Olympic gold medal, adding to his previous achievements, including six gold medals at the 2025 World Championships, establishing him as one of the most dominant athletes in cross-country skiing at this Winter Olympics. Klebo expressed confidence and excitement about his performance, noting his familiarity with the course and his good physical condition. Chinese competitor Li Minglin participated in the race but was disqualified after being lapped and did not finish. The event was part of a series of cross-country skiing competitions, with the next events scheduled for February 10, including men's and women's sprint races. Additionally, Norway and other nations made a strong showing in the women's double pursuit, sweeping the podium and showcasing their dominance in the discipline.