Medal-winning athlete reveals affair on live television at Winter Olympics

Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down in tears as he explained to Norwegian network NRK he had admitted his infidelity to his girlfriend
Sturla Holm Laegreid, of Norway, reacts after he won bronze in the men's 20-kilometer individual biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Pic: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Sturla Holm Laegreid, of Norway, reacts after he won bronze in the men's 20-kilometer individual biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Pic: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 - 16:49
Mark Staniforth

A Norwegian biathlete confessed to having an affair on live television moments after winning a medal at the Milan and Cortina Olympics.

Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down in tears as he explained to Norwegian network NRK he had admitted his infidelity to his girlfriend of six months a week ago.

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