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The ex-girlfriend of Norwegian Olympic medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid has spoken out after the biathlete lamented his transgressions following an event at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday.
Laegreid came forward to say he cheated on the woman three months into their six-month relationship. She didn’t seem willing to take him back while speaking to a Norwegian media outlet.
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Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid reacts after winning bronze as teammate Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold comforts him after the men’s individual 20-kilometer biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
“It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of everyone. I didn’t choose to end up in this situation and it hurts to have to be in it. We’ve been in touch and he knows my opinion on the matter,” she told VG.
“(I thank) my family and friends who have embraced and supported me during this time. Also to everyone else who has thought of me and shown solidarity, without knowing who I am.”
The woman asked the media to remain anonymous.
The Norwegian biathlete won the bronze medal in the biathlon event. He held back tears as he shared “the biggest mistake” of his life.
“There is someone I wanted to share it with who may not be seeing today. Six months ago, I met the love of my life, the most beautiful and kind person in the world. Three months ago, I made my biggest mistake and I cheated on her,” Laegreid told NRK in Norway.
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid poses with the bronze medal from the men’s individual 20-kilometer biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy)
“I told him a week ago. It’s been the worst week of my life.”
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Laegreid referred to the woman as his “gold medal in my life.” In fact, he was part of the relay team that took gold at the Beijing Olympics.
But instead of celebrating Tuesday, he was distraught, crying and hugging his friends after the race. During a press conference, he explained why he decided to tell the world about his personal situation on the broadcast.
“It was the choice I made. We make different decisions during our lives and that’s how we do life,” he told a room full of reporters. “So today I made the decision to tell the world what I did, so maybe there’s a chance she’ll see what it really means to me. Maybe not.”
“There are probably many who look at me with different eyes, but I only have eyes for her,” he added. “In recent days, sport has taken a slightly different place in my life. Yes, I would like to be able to share it with her.”
In a separate media availability, Laegreid appeared to regret giving the interview, as he felt he could have upstaged gold medal winner Johan-Olav Botn, his Norwegian teammate.
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid competes in the men’s individual 20-kilometer biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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“Now I hope I didn’t ruin Johan’s day. Maybe it was very selfish of me to give that interview. So yeah, I don’t know. I was, I’m a little bit, I don’t know… I’m not really here mentally. So yeah, we’ll see what happens.”
