00:07This Olympic bronze medalist fought back tears, but not for the reason you might think.
00:13During an interview with the Norwegian network NRK, Sterle Holm Logride made a stunning public confession.
00:20There is someone I wanted to share this with who may not be watching today.
00:24Six months ago, I met the love of my life, the most beautiful and kindest person in the world.
00:30Three months ago, I made the biggest mistake and cheated on her.
00:33And I told her a week ago, it has been the worst week of my life.
00:37He went on to say, I have the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people
00:42who will see things differently.
00:44But I only have eyes for her.
00:46Sport has come second these last few days.
00:49Yes, I wish I could share this with her.
00:51The viral confession just ahead of Valentine's Day overshadowed his bronze medal finish.
00:57Sterle skied to third place in the men's 20-kilometer biathlon on Tuesday, February 10th, at the Milan-Cortina Winter
01:05Olympics.
01:06He later called his bold confession social suicide, but hoped it would win back his girlfriend.
01:12Well, it certainly got her attention.
01:14While remaining anonymous, the ex broke her silence to the Norwegian tabloid VG, saying,
01:20It's hard to forgive, even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world.
01:25I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it.
01:29We have had contact, and he is aware of my opinions on this.
01:34She also thanked her family, friends, and even the strangers who sympathized with the awkward situation.
01:40One of those people was comedian Michelle Collins.
01:42The former co-host of The View tweeted,
01:45This was love-bombing behavior, and I'm glad she sees through it.
01:49One ex-user went further, calling it, like, fully evil.
01:52While another wrote,
01:53Call me old-fashioned, but I don't think telling the world you cheated on your girlfriend right after you win
01:58an Olympic medal is the best idea.
02:01Amid the newfound attention, the YouTube channel Biathlon World seized the moment,
02:05and posted an interview with Sturla, during which he humble-bragged about his many medals.
02:11I have medals in the apartment, yes.
02:15But they are locked away.
02:18If I just sit and stare at my trophies, I will not become better.
02:21And rocked out for the cameras at his home in Oslo, Norway.
02:25The biathlon is two events in one, rifle shooting and cross-country skiing,
02:30and it looks like they could add a few more skills for Sturla,
02:33shredding on the guitar, and public displays of affection.
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