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Norway's Laegreid Apologises Again as He Seeks to Move on From Love-Cheat Revelation
Sturla Holm Løgreid admitted infidelity from three months prior and sought public forgiveness, fearing his confession overshadowed teammate Johan-Olav Botn’s race victory.
- Sturla Holm Løgreid, the Norwegian biathlete, admitted publicly that he cheated and sought forgiveness in a post-race interview with Norwegian state broadcaster NRK, while the ex-girlfriend reacted publicly to the episode.
- The athlete said the affair happened three months ago, and he hoped `committing social suicide` would show his love while `taking the consequences`, adding `I regret it with all my heart.`
- Johan-Olav Botn dedicated his race victory to Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found dead in December, saying he felt they crossed the finish line together on the last loop.
- The post-race interview aired on Norwegian state broadcaster NRK and went viral, with Løgreid saying `I don't want to steal the show` and hoping `I didn't ruin Johan's day`.
- Given Løgreid's profile as an Olympic relay gold medallist from Beijing four years ago and seven-time world champion, he hopes this is just like a day-or-two thing.
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Ex-girlfriend responds after unfaithful Olympic medallist’s public plea for forgiveness
The bronze medallist has apologised for upstaging his teammate Johan-Olav Botn, who won gold, with his confession as his former partner speaks to the press.
·Sydney, Australia
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