An Olympic Champion, Defeated in Love

An Olympic Champion, Defeated in Love

On February 10, after winning a bronze medal at the Olympics in Italy, Sturla Holm Lægreid caught everyone’s attention with his live interview. He admitted that three months ago he had cheated on his girlfriend and called it the biggest mistake of his life. However, his girlfriend did not accept his public apology.

The bronze medal became Lægreid’s first individual Olympic medal. Previously, he had won a gold medal and is a seven-time world champion. Nevertheless, he appeared very depressed during the medal ceremony.

The interview was widely covered by international media and sparked heated discussions on social networks. While some supported the athlete’s honesty, others debated whether it was appropriate to share such personal matters publicly. The video has already turned into a meme.