Norway's Sturla Holm Lægreid secured silver in the men's 15km mass start, becoming the first biathlete to medal in all five men's events at a single Olympics.
The 28-year-old Norwegian completed his historic sweep at Milano Cortina 2026 with a silver medal in the men's 15km mass start on Sunday. Lægreid's achievement marks an unprecedented feat in Olympic biathlon history, as he became the first male athlete to stand on the podium in every individual and relay event at one Winter Games.
Throughout the Milano Cortina competition, Lægreid demonstrated remarkable consistency across all disciplines. His five-medal haul included performances in the sprint, pursuit, individual, mass start, and relay events, showcasing his versatility as a complete biathlete capable of excelling in both shooting precision and skiing speed.
Lægreid's Biathlon Dominance at Milano Cortina
The mass start silver caps a remarkable tournament for the Norwegian, who has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in biathlon at these Games. The 15km mass start, featuring the top 15 athletes from the World Cup standings, requires athletes to balance aggressive skiing with calm shooting under pressure as the field remains tightly bunched throughout the race.
Lægreid's ability to medal across all five men's events highlights the depth of his skill set. While many biathletes excel in either the shorter sprint formats or longer endurance races, the Norwegian has proven equally adept at all distances and formats, from the 10km sprint to the grueling 20km individual race.
Historic Achievement in Olympic Biathlon
The five-medal performance at a single Olympics places Lægreid among the elite performers in winter sports history. His consistency throughout the Milano Cortina Games has reinforced Norway's dominant position in biathlon, a sport where the Scandinavian nation has long been a powerhouse.
With his fifth medal secured, Lægreid joins an exclusive group of athletes who have achieved multiple podium finishes at a single Winter Olympics, cementing his legacy as one of the great biathletes of his generation.
