Famous Norwegian biathlete found dead in hotel room (photo)

The famous Norwegian biathlete Sievert Guttorm Bakken, who finished 13th in the World Cup, was found dead in his hotel room located on the Lavasi Pass (Italy), the Norwegian Biathlon Federation reported. Previously, the famous boxer was found dead a few hours after the fight.

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Last Sunday, the athlete came 20th in the mass start in Annecy, France (before that he was 5th in the sprint and 18th in the pursuit), after which he went with his friend, the overall leader of the World Cup Johan-Olav Bothn, to celebrate Christmas. The cause of death of the talented biathlete, who will be buried in his native Lillehammer, is currently unknown. Although he had previously complained of heart problems.

“It is extremely sad and unfair that a person has passed away so early and suddenly,” said Bakken's legendary former colleague from the national team , Johannes Tingnes Bø . “He was one of the greatest talents we had in Norwegian biathlon. He always smiled and always had a kind word. When Sievert was around, you could feel it, he created a fantastic positive atmosphere. His main goal in life was to become the best biathlete in the world, and he aspired to it.”

Sievert Guttorm Bakken (far right) ran for the Norwegian national team in the relay with the legendary Bø brothers ADVERTISING

We should add that Bakken won his first and only World Cup victory in 2022 in Holmenkollen.

Previously, “FACTS” reported that the titled participant of five Olympic Games was found dead in her apartment.

Photo by NRB

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