Norwegian Olympic medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid caused quite a stir when he announced that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend during his victory speech.
The unidentified woman has now spoken up, saying it’s “hard to forgive” him while also blasting him for bringing their private heartbreak to the general public space.
Sturla Holm Laegreid noted that he confessed to her about per week before coming out publicly, but she remained mute and insisted on distancing herself from him.
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Sturla Holm Laegreid’s Ex-Girlfriend Says It’s ‘Hard To Forgive’
Norwegian biathlon star Sturla Holm Laegreid raised eyebrows on Tuesday when he used his bronze-medal interview to tearfully confess to an affair, after ending third place on the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Nonetheless, the lady at the middle of the event’s most startling personal drama has finally broken her silence.
Speaking via an announcement with Norwegian outlet VG, Laegreid’s ex-girlfriend, who selected to stay anonymous, made it clear that such a public declaration of affection doesn’t erase the pain of betrayal.
“It’s hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of affection in front of the entire world,” she told the news outlet on Wednesday, going further to slam the sports star for putting their personal issues out in public.
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“I didn’t decide to be put on this position, and it hurts to must be in it,” she added, per the Recent York Post. “Now we have had contact, and he’s aware of my opinions on this.”
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The Olympian Admitted To Cheating On Live TV
Behind closed doors, it has obviously been a difficult time for the pair, with Laegreid profusely tearing up on live TV while noting it has been “the worst week of my life,” despite ending among the many competition’s best athletes.
“Six months ago, I met the love of my life and probably the most beautiful and kindest person on the planet,” he said in an emotional interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK. “Three months ago, I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her.”
The six-time world champion hoped the grand gesture would prove his remorse and help win her back.
He explained that he had disclosed the affair to her only per week prior, but had not “got any response from her” since going public.
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“I’m glad because possibly she has not seen it and possibly she’s going to see it at the suitable time,” Laegreid said. “I hope I do not make it worse for her. Possibly it could possibly help. I do not know. We’ll see.”
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Sturla Holm Laegreid’s Public Confession Was Based On A ‘Revelation’
Not much is thought about her identity or how long that they had been together before Lægreid’s infidelity ruptured their relationship. In his statement, Laegreid refused to unmask her identity and said she was probably still processing last week’s message.”
“I hope there’s light at the tip of the tunnel for each of us and that she will still love me,” he added.
The champion sports star explained that he had a “revelation” the night before, and that was the rationale why he dropped “this bomb” on live TV.
“Then we’ll see what happens. I even have nothing to lose,” he said. “I’m already hated by her, and I hope that perhaps it could possibly make her realize how much I like her.
The Winter Olympic Star Would Slightly Lose His Medal Than His Estranged Girlfriend
Laegreid’s estranged girlfriend seems to have been in good company since her heart was shattered, as she referenced how great a support family and friends have shown her.
“I’m grateful to my family and friends who’ve embraced me and supported me during this time,” she wrote, adding because of “everyone else who has considered me and sympathized, without knowing who I’m.”
The 2026 Winter Olympics aren’t over yet, and guarantees to be crammed with the competition’s finest vying for glory. But for Laegreid, he would relatively have his medal taken away than lose his girlfriend.
“I had the gold medal in life,” he said. “I’m sure there are a lot of individuals who will see things in another way, but I only have eyes for her. Sport has come second these previous few days. Yes, I wish I could share this along with her.”
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“I hope that committing social suicide might show how much I like her. I’m taking the results for what I’ve done. I regret it with all my heart,” he added.
Sturla Holm Laegreid Got here Under Fire Online After Announcing That He Cheated
Since revealing that he cheated and hoped that his public announcement would win over his estranged girlfriend, Laegreid has faced heavy criticism from netizens, with many calling him “manipulative.”
One person commented on X, “There’s nothing more manipulative than a person who uses an Olympic bronze medal as a shield to force his ex-girlfriend back into the highlight after he cheated.”
One other said, “It’s manipulative behavior to attempt to force her to forgive him under pressure from the entire world. He shouldn’t have cheated on her in the primary place. Now he must face the results fairly.”
“lol. He absolutely tried to govern her into giving in through public humiliation. men and their never-ending audacity,” a 3rd person noted of the situation.