Royal Couple Cheered Eitrem to Olympic Gold in Speed Skating
King Harald and Queen Sonja were present as Sander Eitrem won Olympic gold and set an Olympic record in the 5000 meter speed skating. In total, Norway won three gold medals on the same day.
What an Olympic day for Norway in Milan-Cortina.
The royal couple watched eagerly from the stands during the 5000 meter speed skating. Photo: The Royal Court / Heiko Junge / NTB
King Harald and Queen Sonja were present at the ice arena and cheered on Sander Eitrem as he won Olympic gold and set an Olympic record in the 5000 meter speed skating. It was a fantastic performance by the Norwegian skater in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Gold medalist Sander Eitrem with the Norwegian flag. Photo: The Royal Court / Lise Åserud / Terje Pedersen / NTB
In addition, Anne Odine Strøm won gold in ski jumping, while Johannes Høsflot Klæbo took the most coveted medal in cross-country skiing. A total of three Norwegian gold medals on a single day in Milan-Cortina.
The royal couple watched eagerly from the stands during the 5000 meter speed skating. Photo: The Royal Court / Heiko Junge / NTB
King Harald and Queen Sonja were present at the ice arena and cheered on Sander Eitrem as he won Olympic gold and set an Olympic record in the 5000 meter speed skating. It was a fantastic performance by the Norwegian skater in front of an enthusiastic audience.
Gold medalist Sander Eitrem with the Norwegian flag. Photo: The Royal Court / Lise Åserud / Terje Pedersen / NTB
In addition, Anne Odine Strøm won gold in ski jumping, while Johannes Høsflot Klæbo took the most coveted medal in cross-country skiing. A total of three Norwegian gold medals on a single day in Milan-Cortina.