Published On: Mon, Feb 23rd, 2026

Novak Djokovic reacts after Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo makes Winter Olympic history

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Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP via Getty Images

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has just clinched Winter Olympic history, much to the amazement of Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic has been keeping a close eye on the 2026 Winter Olympics, which have just reached a conclusion in Italy.

The Serbian star even attended the tournament in person, watching the figure skating shortly after reaching the Australian Open final.

He’s now been reacting to sporting history on social media, after Norway star Klaebo broke the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics.

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Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images

Novak Djokovic amazed by Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s Winter Olympic record

Cross-country skier Klaebo has become the first-ever athlete to win six Olympic gold medals at a Winter Games, stunning Djokovic with his achievement.

The tennis legend shared the record on X, accompanied by the message: “Absolutely amazing. Phenomenal effort and achievement!”

It truly is a remarkable achievement from Klaebo, who clinched the record in the 50km mass start classic event.

The previous record was held by Eric Heiden, the American speed skater who won five gold medals at Lake Placid in 1980.

Olympic gold medal among Novak Djokovic’s stunning success

Of course, Djokovic is no stranger to sporting history, having achieved stunning success during his phenomenal tennis career.

He did, however, fall just short of becoming the all-time leader for Grand Slam titles following his Australian Open final heartache.

The 38-year-old Serbian, who lost that final to Carlos Alcaraz, is currently on 24 Grand Slam titles, level with women’s legend Margaret Court.

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Photo by IZHAR KHAN / AFP via Getty Images

He is, however, a Golden Slam champion, with Djokovic having won all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal.

The legendary figure achieved the feat in Paris 2024, defeating his current ATP rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(7-3), 7-6(7-2) in an all-time classic.

The top prize arrived after Djokovic fell just short in 2008, when he clinched the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics.

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