Laegreid wins bronze then confesses to affair on TV

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete February 10, 2026 at 06:19 PM

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Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid won a bronze medal in the 20km individual biathlon at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Immediately after the win, Laegreid confessed on live television to having an affair three months prior, calling it "my biggest mistake." He stated he hoped his girlfriend of six months would see his remorse and consider reconciliation. Laegreid, a seven-time world champion and 2022 Olympic gold medalist, expressed concern that his confession might overshadow the victory of fellow Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn, who won gold. Botn dedicated his win to late teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who passed away in December.

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Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead on 23 December in a hotel room.

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Johan-Olav Botn won gold in the biathlon.

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Laegreid won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20km individual biathlon.

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Laegreid admitted he had an affair three months ago.

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Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed to cheating on his girlfriend after winning bronze.

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VG 30% France 40% NRK 40% Milan-Cortina 50% Eric Perrot 50% Sivert Guttorm Bakken 60% Winter Olympics 60% Johan-Olav Botn ×370% Norway 70% Sturla Holm Laegreid ×590%

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affair confession 100% biathlon 90% winter olympics 70% cheating 70% sturla holm laegreid 60% relationship 50% johan-olav botn 40% medal 40%

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