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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Marcus Christenson

Norwegian biathlete wins Winter Olympics bronze and then tells TV interview of affair

Sturla Holm Lægreid is emotional after winning bronze at Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics
An emotional Sturla Holm Lægreid after winning bronze in the men’s 20km biathlon. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters

The Norwegian Sturla Holm Lægreid broke down in tears after winning bronze in the men’s 20km biathlon, apologising for having an affair and saying: “It has been the worst week of my life.”

Johan-Olav Botn won gold, with the Frenchman Éric Perrot in second, but it was Lægreid who stunned television viewers in Norway after opening up to the broadcaster NRK about his private life over the past six months.

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