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Laegreid Vows Restraint With Media After Viral Cheating Confession, Adds Fourth Olympic Medal

The Norwegian biathlete says he has learned to watch his words as he chases a first gold in Friday’s mass start.

Overview

  • He told Reuters he must be more careful because his comments can quickly turn into clickbait after what he called his mixed‑zone “atomic bomb.”
  • He won silver in Tuesday’s men’s relay, lifting his Milano Cortina haul to four medals—two silver and two bronze.
  • His on-air admission of infidelity last week prompted intense social-media criticism and an apology to his ex-girlfriend and to teammate Johan‑Olav Botn for diverting attention from Botn’s gold.
  • French rival Emilien Jacquelin quipped he was “beaten by an unfaithful guy,” but both later said there were no hard feelings.
  • The Norway–France biathlon rivals maintained friendly relations off the course, and Laegreid has one remaining shot at gold in Friday’s mass start.