Biathlete Emilien Jacquelin says he will get revenge on Sturla Holm Laegreid after the Norwegian admitted to cheating on his ex-girlfriend in an interview that has since gone viral. Following his first bronze medal in the men's 20km individual, Laegreid used his post-race interview to publicly confess to the affair in a dramatic bid to win back his former partner.

"There's someone I wanted to share this with who might not be watching today," he said. "Six months ago, I met the love of my life and the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. And three months ago I made my biggest mistake and cheated on her. I had a gold medal in my life. I only have eyes for her. I don't know what I want to achieve by saying this. I wish I could share it with her."

France's Jacquelin, who finished just two-tenths behind Laegreid in fourth, couldn't resist taking a dig at the Norwegian in his post-race interview. "I was beaten by an unfaithful guy," he told VG Sport. "I will f*** him on Sunday, we'll see."

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Laegreid's ex-girlfriend has since responded by speaking anonymously in the Norwegian newspaper VG. She said she 'did not choose to be put in this position.'

"It's hard to forgive - even after a declaration of love in front of the whole world," she claimed. "We have been in contact, and he is aware of how I feel about this."

On Wednesday, Norway's national broadcaster NRK released a statement from Laegreid in which he expressed regret to both his former girlfriend and [Johan-Olav] Botn.

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"I deeply regret bringing up this personal story on what was a day of celebration for Norwegian biathlon," Laegreid confessed to NRK. "I am not quite myself these days, and I am not thinking clearly.

"My apologies go to Johan-Olav, who deserved all the attention after winning gold. My apologies also go to my ex-girlfriend, who unwillingly ended up in the media spotlight. I hope she is doing well.

"I cannot change what has happened, but I will now put this behind me and focus on the Olympics. I will not be answering any further questions about this."