Olympian who publicly admitted to cheating on ex wins third medal

One of the more bizarre stories at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has taken another surprising turn.Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid, who went viral earlier this week for admitting to an affair on live TV in an attempt to win back his now ex-girlfriend, won his third medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Sunday by capturing silver in the men’s 12.5km biathlon pursuit.Lægreid, 28, confessed his infidelity during a post-race interview with a Norwegian news outlet shortly after winning his first medal — taking bronze in Tuesday’s 20km biathlon.He fought through tears as he described “the worst week of his life” that had cast a shadow over the otherwise triumphant occasion, and that he hoped his public admission would help re-ignite the torch.“Six months ago, I met the love of my life and the most beautiful and kindest person in the world,” he said.“Three months ago, I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her, and I told her about a week ago.”Lægreid said a few days later that he “deeply regrets” the stunt, after his now ex-girlfriend, who remains anonymous, blasted him for making their private lives a public spectacle. “It’s hard to forgive.

Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole word,” Lægreid’s former partner told Norwegian tabloid VG on Wednesday.“I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it,” she added.“We have had contact, and he is aware of my opinions on this.”Lægreid continued to dominate headlines after claiming another bronze medal Friday in the men’s 10km sprint.Asked after the race how he’s managing his professional aspirations with personal fallout, he said that he’s just trying to focus on the “right thing at the right time.”Lægreid, now a six-time world champion, previously won a gold medal as a member of Norway’s biathlon relay team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing....