Olympic champion finds love with billionaire's daughter over salmon
Markus Rooth, an Olympic decathlon champion, has begun a relationship with influencer Jenny Spetalen. Their unusual love story started with... smoked salmon.
Markus Rooth, the gold medalist in the decathlon at the Paris Olympic Games, announced his relationship with Jenny Spetalen, a popular influencer and daughter of a Norwegian billionaire. Their love story began extraordinarily, all thanks to smoked salmon.
During the Christmas holidays, Rooth posted a video on social media wherein he teased his younger sister with salmon. Amidst the fun, the fish adored the Christmas tree, drawing Jenny's attention. The influencer commented on the video and invited the athlete for coffee.
He wooed me with smoked salmon, which he brought on the first date instead of flowers or chocolates. Could it be more romantic? - Jenny Spetalen.
"Jenny has captured my heart" - revealed the athlete
Rooth, who became extremely popular in Norway after winning the gold medal, can boast the title of 2024 Athlete of the Year, awarded by the Norwegian Journalists Association.
That's not the only thing the acclaimed athlete can count on. As he admitted, his fame is bringing unexpected propositions. It turns out that he receives relationship offers daily. "Now my heart belongs to Jenny" - the athlete emphasised, making it clear that he is no longer available.
Jenny Spetalen, a 22-year-old influencer, is the daughter of Oeystein Stray Spetalen, one of Norway's wealthiest individuals. Her family owns a building with 20 rental flats in a prestigious location in Oslo, just 300 metres from the royal palace. The flats on this street are among the most expensive in Norway. She is also the CEO and owner of the investment firm Ferncliff TIH AS and a board member of various publicly traded companies.
