Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27

Published: 12/23/2025
Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, dies unexpectedly while at a training camp in the Italian Alps. After battling myocarditis, he returned to competition in 2024 with hopes of competing in the Winter Olympics. The International Biathlon Union president praised Bakken's resilience, saying his sudden passing leaves a lasting impact on the biathlon community.