US EditionNorwegian biathlon competitor Sivert Guttorm Bakken dies at 27 during Olympic training camp in Italy
- On Tuesday, the International Biathlon Union announced Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a Norwegian biathlete, died at 27 during a training camp in Italy.
- After a 2022 myocarditis diagnosis, Bakken paused competition and later returned, with the biathlon community calling his comeback an inspiring demonstration of resilience.
- With four World Cup victories, Bakken was the European champion in the 10-kilometer sprint and two relays, and won the 2021–22 mass-start season title.
- Dahlin extended condolences, saying `His passing at such a young age is impossible to comprehend but he will not be forgotten and he will forever remain in our hearts,` IBU president Olle Dahlin said.
- In Lavaze, in Italy's Trentino region, officials reported Bakken was found dead in his hotel room with the 2026 Winter Olympics less than two months away, prompting widespread reaction.
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Who was Sivert Guttorm Bakken? Norwegian Olympic biathlon hopeful dies at 27 during training in Italy
International Sports News: Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a rising star in Norwegian biathlon and an Olympic hopeful, has died suddenly at the age of 27. His death has shocked the sport.
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The cause of death of Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found in his hotel room in Italy, is currently unknown, but he was previously diagnosed with pericarditis.
The Norwegian Biatlon Federation announced Tuesday, in a press release, the sudden death of Biatlonist Sivt Guttorm Bakken at the age of 27.
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