Sturla Holm Lægreid took bronze in the Olympic 20km individual on Tuesday afternoon. Then he dropped a real bomb.

The bronze in Tuesday’s individual race at the Olympics is the 28-year-old’s first podium of the season — and his first Olympic medal. The post-race interview starts normally.

“It’s big. It’s my first Olympic medal. I want to thank everyone who has supported me,” Lægreid says.

Then the tears come.

“There is someone I want to share this with who maybe isn’t watching today,” Lægreid tells NRK after crossing the finish line.

And then the biathlon star drops a real bombshell.

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“There is someone perhaps not watching today. Six months ago, I met the love of my life — the most beautiful, nicest person in the World. Three months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life and was unfaithful to her,” Lægreid says.

He continues:

“I told her about it a week ago. It has been the worst week of my life. I had the gold medal in life — and many people probably look at me differently now — but I only have eyes for her. I don’t really know why I’m saying this now, but lately sport has come second. I wish I could share this with her.”

Lægreid is honest about the situation affecting him and that he deeply regrets his actions.

“I try to be a good role model, but I’ve done something stupid. When you make mistakes, it hurts. It’s heavy when you do something you can’t stand for.”

Afterward, he gets criticism for the moment.

“It came as a big surprise. It was the wrong thing to do — we saw a remorseful boy standing there. Both the time, the place, and the timing were unfortunately completely wrong,” says Johannes Thingnes Bø in NRK’s studio.

Despite that, the bronze medal means that Lægreid will continue to compete at the Olympics. He had to deliver this performance to secure a start in the sprint and subsequent races in the championship.

Read More – Program for biathlon at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Biathlon schedule – Milano-Cortina 2026

Sunday, February 8: Mixed Relay (M+W) (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:05 CET: Mixed Relay, Men + Women

Tuesday, February 10: Men 20km Individual (More information can be found HERE)

• 13:30 CET: 20km Individual, Men

Wednesday, February 11: Women 15km Individual (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:15 CET: 15km Individual, Women

Friday, February 13: Men 10km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:00 CET: 10km Sprint, Men

Saturday, February 14: Women 7.5km Sprint (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:45 CET: 7.5km Sprint, Women

Sunday, February 15: Men 12.5km Pursuit and Women 10km Pursuit (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:15 CET: 12.5km Pursuit, Men
• 14:45 CET: 10km Pursuit, Women

Tuesday, February 17: Men 4×7.5km Relay (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:30 CET: 4×7.5km Relay, Men

Wednesday, February 18: Women 4x6km Relay (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:45 CET: 4x6km Relay, Women

Friday, February 20: Men 15km Mass Start (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:15 CET: 15km Mass Start, Men

Saturday, February 21: Women 12.5km Mass Start (More information can be found HERE)

• 14:15 CET: 12.5km Mass Start, Women

Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE

Antholz-Anterselva promises breathtaking events for athletes and spectacular viewing for fans. With every shot and ski stride counting, biathlon is set to be one of the most eagerly watched sports of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

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