Summary
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid admitted on live TV to cheating on his girlfriend, but despite this personal issue, he won medals in all five of his events at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He earned silver medals in three events and bronze medals in two events. Laegreid expressed regret for his public confession and the attention it brought.
Key Facts
- Sturla Holm Laegreid is a Norwegian biathlete competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- He admitted to cheating on his girlfriend during a post-race interview.
- This confession quickly went viral and affected his public image.
- Laegreid competed in five men's biathlon events at the Olympics.
- He won silver medals in the men's 12.5km pursuit, men's 4 x 7.5km relay, and men's 15km mass start.
- He earned bronze medals in the men's 20km individual and men's 10km sprint.
- Despite personal distractions, he gave four normal post-race interviews after the confession.
- Laegreid expressed regret for his public apology and wished his ex-girlfriend well.
