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February 16, 2026
THE BIGGEST TRAGIC OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS: It will take me time to process everything, it will be difficult
Norwegian skier Atle Lie Mekrat said he is hurt that he failed to win the gold medal in the slalom at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, and added that it will take him some time to process everything that happened today in Bormio.
TL;DR
- Atle Lie Mekrat is deeply hurt by his failure to win Olympic slalom gold.
- He led after the first run but crashed out in the second.
- Mekrat sought solitude after the event but was found by media and police.
- He revealed his grandfather passed away on the opening day of the Games, adding to his emotional burden.
- Mekrat plans to spend time with loved ones to cope with the loss and the Olympic disappointment.
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