Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm-Lagrede has apologized and admitted he regrets admitting to being unfaithful to his ex-girlfriend after winning a bronze medal. Milan Cortina Olympic Games.

“It is with great regret that I share this personal story on the day that Norway celebrates biathlon,” Raglade said in a statement released by Team Norway on Wednesday.

Teammate Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold comforts Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid after winning the bronze medal after the men’s 20 km individual biathlon event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anteselva, Italy, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medicini)

“I’m not being myself these days and not thinking clearly. I apologize to Johann Olaf (Boten) who deserves all the attention after winning the gold medal. They also apologize to my ex-girlfriend who reluctantly became the center of media attention. I wish her well. I can’t undo this, but I will put it behind me now and focus on the Olympics. I will not answer any further questions about this matter.”

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LaGrade initially became one of the hottest stories at this week’s Olympics in Cortina, Milan, when he admitted his relationship on Tuesday after the men’s biathlon competition. He held back tears as he shared “biggest mistake“His whole life.

“I wanted to share it all with someone, but probably won’t see it today. Six months ago I met the love of my life – the most beautiful, kindest person in the world. Three months ago I made the biggest mistake and cheated on her,” Lagreed told NRK in Norway.

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Sturla Holm Laegreid of Norway competes in the men’s 20 km individual biathlon event during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anteselva, Italy, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medicini)

“I told her about it a week ago. It’s been the worst week of my life.”

He was distraught after the game, crying and hugging friends. At a press conference, he explained why he decided to tell the world about his personal situation on the air.

“This is a choice I made. We make different choices throughout our lives and this is how we create our lives,” he told a room full of reporters. “So, today I decided to tell the world what I did, so maybe, just maybe she gets a chance to see what she really means to me. Maybe not.

“There may be many people who look at me differently, but I only have her in my eyes,” he added. “Sports has taken on a slightly different place in my life these past few days. Yes, I wish I could share that with her. “

Legred Ex-girlfriend said In an anonymous interview with a Norwegian news outlet, she was reluctant to have him back.

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Norwegian bronze medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid reacts on the podium in the men’s biathlon 20km individual event during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina, Milan, at the Biathlon Arena in Anterselva on February 10, 2026. (Ode Anderson/AFP via Getty Images)

“It’s hard to forgive. Even after professing love in front of the whole world. I didn’t choose to be in this situation and it hurts to have to be in this situation. We’re in constant contact and he knows how I feel about it,” she Tell VG.

“(I’m grateful) to my family and friends for embracing me and supporting me during this time. And to everyone who thought of me and sympathized with me without knowing who I was.”

Fox News Digital’s Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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