The Olympic athlete confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a medal.

The Olympic athlete confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a medal.

11.02.2026 11:06

Sturla Lægreid, who won a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, confessed to cheating on his girlfriend in a post-race interview, sharing his regret with the public.

The Norwegian biathlete Sturla Lægreid, who won a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, made headlines with his statements about his private life in an interview after the competition.

"IT WAS THE WORST WEEK OF MY LIFE"

The successful athlete confessed to cheating on his girlfriend, saying, "It was the worst week of my life. I told her a week ago, and of course, it was over after that. I'm not ready to give up."

"I AM FACING THE CONSEQUENCES OF MY ACTIONS"

Lægreid expressed his regret with the words, "I hope that perhaps attempting social suicide can show her how much I love her. I am facing the consequences of my actions. I am truly sorry with all my heart." The athlete's sincere statements resonated widely on social media.

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