A Norwegian biathlete confessed to having an affair on live television moments after winning a medal at the Milan and Cortina Olympics. Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down in tears as he explained to Norwegian network NRK he had admitted his infidelity to his girlfriend of six months a week ago. Three months ago I made the mistake of my life and cheated on her, and I told her about that a week ago. “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. Pic: Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty ImagesLaegreid is a six-time biathlon world champion and won a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as part of the Norwegian relay team.

Source: Irish Examiner February 10, 2026 17:33 UTC