By the time he crossed the line, exhausted but smiling, the result carried more weight than just another gold medal. The victory gave Klæbo his third gold of these Games and pulled him level with the all-time record of eight Winter Olympic golds, joining legends like Bjørn Dæhlie and Marit Bjørgen.

As the 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to a close in Italy, here's everything you need to know about the closing ceremony.

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