Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid said Tuesday he has not heard from his ex-girlfriend since making a bombshell cheating confession during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Speaking to the media following his bronze-medal finish in the men’s 20km individual biathlon — when he stunned viewers post-race with an infidelity revelation — the 28-year-old Olympian said he has not “got any reactions from the girl I mentioned,” and is hopeful his comments “don’t make it worse for her.”
“I am happy because maybe she has not seen it and maybe she will see it at the right time,” Lægreid said, according to the Daily Mail.
“I hope I don’t make it worse for her. Maybe it can help, I don’t know. We will see.”
Upon claiming bronze in Tuesday’s event, Lægreid broke down in tears when recapping the “worst week of my life” after telling his former love he had been unfaithful.
“There is something I want to share with someone who may not be watching today,” he said during an interview with Norwegian network NRK. “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.
“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.”
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A reconciliation seems like a long shot, however.
Hours after Lægreid spoke publicly on his past indiscretions, his ex-girlfriend told Norwegian tabloid VG on Wednesday that his actions will be “hard to forgive.”
“I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it,” she said anonymously. “We have had contact, and he is aware of my opinions on this.”
Lægreid had entered this year’s Winter Games as one of the world’s top biathletes.
A six-time World Champion, Lægreid’s discipline is comprised of rifle shooting and cross-country skiing.
He made his Olympic debut at the 2022 Beijing Games, where he won gold in the men’s 4×7.5km relay.
