Olympic hopeful dead aged 27: Norwegian athlete - who suffered from a heart condition - is found in his hotel room in Italy
Norwegian biathlon Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken has died suddenly. 'The International Biathlon Union is deeply saddened to learn that Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken has passed away at the age of 27 during a training camp in Italy,' the sport's governing body said on Tuesday. Bakken was found dead in his hotel room in the Alpine town of Lavaze in the Trentino region of Italy, Norwegian TV station NRK said. 'Sivert's comeback to biathlon after a period of great hardship was a source of immense joy for everyone in the biathlon family and an inspiring demonstration of his resilience and determination. 'The IBU's thoughts are with Sivert´s family and friends, his team and all members of the Norwegian biathlon family at this very difficult time.'
Source: Daily Mail December 24, 2025 17:53 UTC
