Overview
- Lægreid has enrolled at the University of Oslo and will start classes on Monday, August 10, in physics and astronomy, according to his statements to NRK and multiple reports.
- He described the subjects as hard and said he would be satisfied to pass even one course this semester as he explores combining study with training.
- The 29-year-old remains committed to biathlon and has made clear that if the dual path proves untenable he will prioritise his sport.
- The decision follows an exceptional 2025/26 season in which he won five Olympic medals and then took a post-season break and withdrew from social media after a televised confession of infidelity.
- Coaches and teammates have publicly expressed support for his plan, and the move could influence how elite athletes approach education, workload and public life during peak competitive years.