Idman.biz
23-year-old British skier Gabriel Gledhill reported that he accepted offers of alcoholic beverages from spectators during the King's Marathon at the World Cup in Oslo.
İdman.Biz reports that he started drinking during the third lap of the 50 km race.
Gledhill finished 67th, more than 20 minutes behind champion Einar Hedegaard. His application for permanent residence in Norway has been rejected. He must now leave the Scandinavian country by March 28.
"I started drinking beer somewhere in the third round. I didn't drink that much, but I started to get a little drunk. I drank everything: beer, harder drinks. Someone even offered me mouthwash. But I almost immediately threw up. It was a very fun experience.
This decision (not to renew my residence permit in Norway) is changing my life. I have to leave Norway and the Schengen area by March 28th. This is very difficult and unexpected. It's like breaking up with my girlfriend. I had a very good time here, I love Norway. This is very sad," VG quotes Gledhill as saying.
Skier was overtaken on the last lap by Jessica Diggins (USA) and Frida Karlsson (Sweden), who started the marathon 45 minutes later.
