A moment from the 2026 Winter Olympics has unexpectedly captured the attention of a former NFL star.
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Chase Daniel has reacted strongly after seeing a statistic circulate on social media.
The comment quickly sparked debate among fans across multiple sports. It centered on Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s gold medal performance.
Chase Daniel reacts to viral Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo statistic
During the 2026 Winter Olympics, a social media post claimed Klaebo was running uphill at a sub-six-minute mile pace during his cross-country ski sprint.
The statistic stunned many who are more familiar with track or football than winter endurance racing.
Chase Daniel did not hold back in his reaction.
“I’m telling you, this may be the greatest athletic feat of all time,” he wrote. “I can’t run a sub-six-minute mile on flat earth.
“This guy is going up the hill, and he’s on skis. If you want to talk about the coolest and greatest feat of all time…”
His comment quickly gained traction as fans debated whether his performance deserved that title.
What Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo actually achieved in his 2026 gold medal run
Klaebo completed the sprint in 3 minutes, 39.8 seconds to secure gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
While the claim focused on uphill pace, the course was not entirely uphill, though it did include a demanding climb that tested both endurance and power.
Cross-country ski sprint events require explosive acceleration, sustained strength, and precise technique across varied terrain.
Even with added context around the course profile, Klaebo’s display remained remarkable and was clearly strong enough to draw admiration from elite athletes outside winter sport.
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