Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid admitted to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal in the biathlon at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, while US skier Lindsey Vonn faces multiple surgeries after a leg fracture in a downhill crash. The games, held in Italy, also saw a historic day for U.S. cross-country skiing and continued dominance by American women in alpine ski racing.
Laegreid, speaking to Norwegian state broadcast, confessed to being unfaithful to his girlfriend, stating he "had a gold medal" until last week but squandered it. The confession came moments after he finished third in the biathlon, a sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. He was seen wiping away tears with a soft toy, according to Sky News.
Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn, 41, confirmed she would need "multiple surgeries" after a crash in the women's downhill final on Sunday. The crash occurred in Cortina, northern Italy, after she clipped a slalom gate midair. Vonn, who had already ruptured her ACL just last month, suffered a "complex tibia fracture," according to Sky News. Despite the injury, Vonn said she had "no regrets."
The Winter Olympics also highlighted other significant moments. American men secured their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years, as reported by NPR News. Additionally, the crowd was captivated by Ilia Malinin's performance in figure skating. Reporter Rachel Treisman noted the "surreal experience" of watching Malinin, particularly his quadruple axel, which she witnessed at nationals last month and twice during his Olympic skates. The collective roar from the crowd, including reactions from spectators like Snoop Dogg, was palpable.
The quadruple axel, considered the most difficult jump in figure skating, has been a focus of attention. A study published in the journal Sports Biomechanics in 2024 by Toin University researcher Seiji Hirosawa examined the physics behind the jump, highlighting the importance of achieving significant height, approximately 20 inches off the ground, according to Wired.
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