Overview
- Lægreid confessed on NRK moments after taking bronze in the men’s 20km individual biathlon at Milano–Cortina, a race won by Norway’s Johan-Olav Botn with France’s Éric Perrot second.
- He said he met the woman six months ago, was unfaithful three months ago, and disclosed it to her a week before the race, expressing remorse and a desire to be a good role model.
- In comments to VG, the woman requested anonymity and called the betrayal hard to forgive, noting she did not choose the public attention.
- In a team statement reported Wednesday, Lægreid said he deeply regrets making the matter so personal on a celebratory day, apologizing to Botn and to his ex-girlfriend.
- NRK analyst Johannes Thingnes Boe questioned the timing of the confession, noting it overshadowed the competition moment for some viewers.