It's a short step from Milan-Cortina to Stranamore, especially when you come across stories like that of Sturla Holm Laegreid . The Norwegian biathlete, in fact, has made headlines not only for his excellent performance that earned him the bronze medal in the 20 km individual race, but also for his comments regarding his private life.

"This is my first Olympic medal," Laegreid said immediately after the race. "It's incredible. I thank the coaches and everyone who supported me along the way. However, there's one person I would have liked to share this moment with, who perhaps isn't watching today. Six months ago, I met the love of my life, the most beautiful and extraordinary person in the world. Three months ago, however, I made my biggest mistake and betrayed her ."

The Norwegian athlete confessed his mistake directly on the podium, with tears in his eyes, but it didn't have the desired effect. The incident, in fact, caused such a stir that Laegreid himself, shortly after his confession, expressed regret: "I was a bit lost in my own world. I deeply regret having shared this personal story on a day of celebration for Norwegian biathlon. My apologies go to Johan-Olav , who deserved all the attention after his gold medal; it was his moment, and I hope I didn't ruin it for him. And they also go to my ex-girlfriend, who inadvertently ended up in the media spotlight; I hope this gesture shows how much I love her ."

(Unioneonline/ ns)

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