The mystery girlfriend of a Winter Olympics star who admitted to cheating on her in a live television interview has responded to his public outburst – and says she hasn’t forgiven him.
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid, 28, took home the bronze medal on Tuesday in the men’s 20km Individual race in the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina but was overcome by emotion after he admitted to being unfaithful to his girlfriend of six months while being interviewed after his big win.
But his dramatic declaration of love seems to have gone down badly. Lægreid’s scorned girlfriend, who wants to remain anonymous, has told him: ‘It’s hard to forgive.’
Writing to Norwegian newspaper VG, she said: ‘Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world, it’s hard to forgive.
‘I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it. We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this.’
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid admitted to cheating on his girlfriend of six months
The couple had been together six months before Lægreid admitted to his infidelity privately, days before he was due to compete at the Winter Olympics.
Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK after his event, Lægreid confessed: ‘There’s someone I wanted to share this with who might not be watching today.
‘Six months ago, I met the love of my life and the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. And three months ago I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her.’
He tearfully declared: ‘I had a gold medal in my life…I only have eyes for her. I don’t know what I want to achieve by saying this…I wish I could share it with her.’
Lægreid had not yet heard from the woman in question when he appeared at a press conference and said: ‘I am happy because maybe she has not seen it and maybe she will see it at the right time. I hope I don’t make it worse for her.’
More to follow.