Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo wins ninth Olympic gold medal, setting Winter Games record

NBC News Center-Left

From the sports desk: The new Winter Olympics king

3d ago

Bias Score

28%

Headline Bait

35%

Promotional framing serves broadcaster's commercial interests by emphasizing "Legendary February" and directing readers to NBC platforms. The reporting itself is factual, but the packaging prioritizes NBC's content ecosystem. Includes useful coverage of other events but with clear cross-promotional intent throughout.

Narrative FramingSource Selection Bias

“From the Super Bowl to the Olympics to the NBA All-Star Game, which is played tonight, you can watch it all on NBC.”

“Catch our coverage of the basketball game and all things Olympics on NBC News, NBC Sports and on Peacock.”

New York Post Center

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo breaks Winter Olympics record with ninth...

4d ago

Bias Score

22%

Headline Bait

12%

Enthusiastic but factual reporting with good detail about Klaebo's performance progression. The phrase "one can't help but appreciate it" at the end crosses slightly into editorializing, though the appreciation is well-supported by the facts presented. Strong technical details about uphill speed add valuable context.

“Klaebo is known for his speedy uphill climbs. He's gone viral numerous times for the way an incline doesn't seem to affect him.”

“Last week, during the men's sprint final, Klaebo was clocked going 11.1 miles per hour uphill, which is a sub-six-minute mile.”

Daily Mail Center

On a winning run at the Winter Games, Klaebo joins an elite group...

4d ago

Bias Score

18%

Headline Bait

22%

Solid reporting with good human interest elements including quotes from competitors and family context. The framing emphasizes Klaebo's dominance through other athletes' perspectives, which effectively illustrates the achievement. Slight promotional tone in describing "elite group" status, but factually accurate.

Narrative Framing

“Others were behind me and I had really tired legs. But we got the silver medal and it´s crazy. I tried my best, but I think (Klaebo) was a little bit too strong for me today.”

“For Johannes, this is almost a hobby by now. But for me, it´s something truly big.”

The New York Times Center

A Winter Olympics gold record with a chance for more. Plus: A skiing comeback and double silver

By Oskar Garcia · 4d ago

Bias Score

15%

Headline Bait

25%

Newsletter format provides good reader-friendly context and additional Olympics coverage. Includes useful details about other athletes and events. The informal tone ("sock drawers") and puzzles/hints create engagement but don't compromise factual accuracy. Slight promotional element for their app but less intrusive than some sources.

“Nobody has ever won six golds at a single Winter Games.”

“Caroline Harvey is like Bobby Orr.”

Reuters Center

"King Klaebo" becomes greatest Winter Olympian of all time with nine golds

By Liz Hampton · 4d ago

Bias Score

15%

Headline Bait

Strong reporting with excellent competitor quotes that contextualize Klaebo's dominance. The framing through other athletes' perspectives ("Nine more golds until we can get in front of him") effectively illustrates the achievement's magnitude. Notes about the sport's lack of typical Olympic fanfare provide valuable context about visibility challenges.

“He (Klaebo) is the greatest of all time. We knew that, and now it is also in the numbers.”

“I think he'll go down as the greatest of all time. To be racing the same era as him - it is crazy to witness that and to fight against that.”

CBS News Center

Norwegian cross-country skiier Johannes Klaebo wins 9th gold medal, setting a Winter Olympics record

4d ago

Bias Score

12%

Headline Bait

15%

Straightforward reporting with good contextual details about race results and historical significance. The inclusion of US athlete Ben Ogden's achievement provides relevant context without nationalism bias. Describes Klaebo's performance as "flawless but casual-looking" which is descriptive rather than editorializing.

“Klaebo put in a flawless but casual-looking race, slowing down before the finish to wave to cheering supporters”

“Ben Ogden, of Team USA, became the first American man to win a medal in cross-country skiing since 1976”

The Guardian Center

Klæbo leads Norway to relay win and claims record ninth Winter Olympics gold

4d ago

Bias Score

10%

Headline Bait

10%

Clean, factual reporting with appropriate race details and context. Provides useful information about how the race unfolded and competitor performances. No detectable bias in presentation or language choices.

“Klæbo took over for the final leg with a lead of 12.2 seconds and extended it to 22.2 seconds by the time he crossed the line.”

“Klæbo's gold puts him ahead of the Norwegian cross-country skiers Marit Bjørgen, Bjørn Dæhlie and biathlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen”

BBC News Center

Winter Olympics 2026: Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo wins record ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing

4d ago

Bias Score

Headline Bait

12%

Straightforward factual reporting of the record-breaking achievement with clear context about previous record holders and upcoming opportunities. Includes relevant details about team composition and medal margins without editorial characterization.

“Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, became the Winter Olympics' outright most successful athlete with a record ninth gold medal.”

“His medal haul could yet grow further, with two further opportunities for gold in the men's team sprint on Wednesday and 50km classic race on Saturday.”

The Independent Center

Nine golds and counting: Johannes Klaebo and the chase for Winter Olympics history

4d ago

Bias Score

Headline Bait

18%

Concise, factual reporting covering the essential information without embellishment. Appropriately brief for a news brief format while including key contextual details about future events and historical significance.

“The 29-year-old has won four gold medals at these Games and is widely expected to take another two”

“Klaebo's gold on Sunday puts him ahead of Norwegian cross-country skiers Marit Bjoergen, Bjorn Daehlie and biathlete Ole Einar Bjoerndalen”

Bloomberg Center

Norway's Klaebo Makes History With Ninth Olympic Gold

By Kate Duffy · 4d ago

Bias Score

Headline Bait

Bare-bones wire service reporting with minimal context. States the essential facts without elaboration or framing. The brevity is appropriate for a breaking news alert but lacks the context provided by other sources.

“Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has won a ninth gold medal in cross-country skiing, setting a Winter Games record”

“He now stands alone at the top.”

U.S. News & World Report Center

Norway's Klaebo Wins 9th Gold Medal in Cross-Country Skiing, Setting a Winter Olympics Record

By Associated Press · 4d ago

Bias Score

Headline Bait

10%

Minimal wire service report with only essential facts. Appropriate for breaking news but lacks context and detail. No bias detected, just bare-bones factual reporting.

“The 29‑year‑old anchored Sunday's 4 x 7.5-kilometer relay in the men's competition for his fourth gold at the 2026 Games.”

“He now stands alone at the top.”

Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo wins ninth Olympic gold medal, setting Winter Games record

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