Norwegian Olympian’s ex-girlfriend responds to cheating revelation – National
The ex-girlfriend of Norwegian Biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid – who admitted live on television that she was unfaithful in their relationship – has responded to her plea for forgiveness.
His ex-girlfriend, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Norwegian tabloid VG, said it would be “difficult to forgive” Laegreid for his actions and choice to publicly express his misunderstandings.
“I did not choose to be put in this position, and it is painful to be in it,” he told this newspaper.
“We have communicated with him, and he knows my views on this,” he added.
VG said he had contacted Laegreid for comment, but he did not want to respond to his ex-girlfriend.
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Laegreid, a world champion biathlete and Olympic medalist, revealed shortly after finishing third in the biathlon – on live TV – that he had cheated on his now ex-girlfriend three months into their six-month relationship.
“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 cheated on him,” he said.
Sturla Holm Laegreid, of Norway, reacts after winning bronze in the men’s 20 km biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
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Laegreid said on Tuesday that he told his ex-girlfriend about his affair last week.
In his statement to the Norwegian company, he thanked those who have supported him since Laegreid’s revelation.
“To my family and friends who accepted me and supported me during this time… and to everyone who thought of me and sympathized with me, even though I didn’t know who I was,” she said.
In a press conference shortly after being presented with the bronze medal, Laegreid told the media that he hoped he did not injure his teammate and gold medalist Johan-Olav Botn.
“I don’t know if it was the right decision or not, but it was the choice I made,” he said. “I chose to tell the world what I did so that maybe there was a chance for him to see what he meant to me – maybe not, but I don’t want to think that I didn’t try everything to get him back.”
On Wednesday, Laegreid said he should not have used this time to focus on personal issues.
“I deeply regret sharing this personal story that was a day to celebrate Norwegian biathlon,” he said in a statement released by the Norwegian team.
“I’m not really me these days, and I’m not thinking straight,” she said.
“My apologies to Johan-Olav, who deserved all the attention after winning gold. They also went to my ex-girlfriend, who ended up not wanting to go public with the media. I hope she is doing well. I will not postpone this, but now I will put it behind me and focus on the Olympics. I will not answer any more questions about this,” his statement concluded.
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