Norwegian skier Johannes Klæbo has finished the World Cup season with impressive results both on the slopes and financially.
According to Idman.Biz, citing the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), the athlete's total prize money for the season was slightly more than 277,000 euros.
Klæbo's success in world-class competitions has further confirmed his status as one of the strongest contemporary skiers. During the season, the athlete won seven individual races, including four sprint races and three distance races, and reached the podium 12 times in 18 starts.
This amount of 277,000 euros makes Klæbo one of the highest-earning skiers of the season. For comparison, the average prize money for the top 10 skiers in the World Cup was approximately 180,000-220,000 euros, while the overall winner earned approximately 310,000 euros. FIS pays 8,000 euros for winning a FIS World Cup stage, 6,000 euros for second place, and 4,000 euros for third place.