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Podcast: The Best of the Sports Shop
Episode: Norwegian Medalist Makes Headlines for Personal Drama, Not Biathlon Performance
Description: Reese, Pam and Alex discuss a hot topic in the Olympics regarding a Norweigian Olympian who "made a mistake".
Norway is at the top of the overall medal table with the most medals and the most golds, maintaining a strong lead as competitions continue in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. But that's not the biggest story. Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid made international headlines not for cheating in competition, but for a deeply personal confession immediately after winning bronze in the men’s 20 km individual biathlon. During a live televised interview, Lægreid broke down in tear...