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Sturla Holm Lægreid’s Ex Takes Firm Stance After Olympics Cheating Confession Fallout

One of the most unique stories from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has added a new layer.
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Sturla Holm Laegreid meets the press
Sturla Holm Laegreid meets the press | IMAGO / NTB

One of the more unique stories in these Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games stemmed from something Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Lægreid said after winning a bronze medal in the men’s 20km biathlon on February 10.

“Half a year ago, I met the love of my life. The world’s most beautiful and nicest person. Three months ago, I made the mistake of my life and cheated on her, and I told her about that a week ago. This has been the worst week of my life," Lægreid said in translated English while in tears when being interviewed by NRK.

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He later added, "I had the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people who will see things differently, but I only have eyes for her. Sport has come second these last few days. Yes, I wish I could share this with her.

"I try to be a good role model, and I did something stupid. You have to admit when you do something you can’t stand for and hurt someone you love so much.”

Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid
Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid | IMAGO / TT

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It appears that Lægreid’s ex wasn't won over by these comments, as she was (anonymously) interviewed by Norwegian outlet VG on February 11 and said (in translated English), "It's hard to forgive, even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world. I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it. We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this.

“[I am grateful] to my family and friends who have embraced me and supported me during this time. Also to everyone else who has thought of me and sympathized, without knowing who I am," she added, as translated by PEOPLE.

Sturla Holm Laegreid from Norway
Sturla Holm Laegreid from Norway | IMAGO / NTB

It doesn't sound like Lægreid’s confession did what he intended.

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Grant Young covers the Athlete Lifestyle, Women’s Basketball, the New York Mets, the Baltimore Orioles, the Chicago Cubs, and boxing for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years.

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