The most successful Winter Olympian in history, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, joins the Richard Mille Family to further strengthen the Brand’s presence in winter sports.
– Winter Olympics all-time gold medal leader with 11 gold medals
– Won six golds at 2026 Milan-Cortina Games
– Wears the RM 67-02 Automatic Extra-Flat
Through a rare blend of explosive speed, tactical intelligence and unprecedented consistency, Johannes has redefined modern cross-country skiing. His innovative “Klæbo sprint” – marked by decisive late surges to win – highlights the Norwegian’s power and endurance required to reach the top of the mountain again and again.
The partnership between Richard Mille and Johannes was inspired by a suggestion from long-time partner Johannes Thingnes Bø, the biathlon legend, who encouraged the Brand to meet with his compatriot, citing his amazing athleticism. An opportunity welcomed and seized by both the Brand and the 29-year-old athlete.
Since becoming the youngest male cross-country Olympic champion in history at PyeongChang 2018, Johannes has become a central figure for the Norway national team, amassing 15 World Championship gold medals, five overall victories in the legendary Tour de Ski, six crystal globes in World Cup and 113 individual World Cup wins. Equally effective in sprint and distance formats, Johannes has evolved into a complete skier, guided by a meticulous, data-driven and deeply disciplined training philosophy that sustained his dominance in a physically punishing sport.
Johannes’ pioneering mind is embodied in his sprint technique, establishing him as the undisputed master of the finish. ‘I didn’t think six gold medals at a single Olympics was possible. I prepared myself for it, turned pressure into motivation, made all the right decisions, brought more fun into training and stayed hungry.’
Away and during competition, Johannes, whose passion for watches began when he was 14, wears the RM 67-02 Automatic Extra-Flat, mirroring his technical precision and performance-driven mindset. ‘My sport is my identity, and there is no better watch than Richard Mille to express that with the materials used and how sporty they look and feel. It’s so thin, smooth and light; I barely feel like I’m wearing it.’ Still in his prime, Johannes continues to demonstrate what is possible in cross-country skiing, carrying forward Norway’s legacy while shaping a new era.
