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December 24, 2025
Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Winter Olympics hopeful, dies at training camp aged 27
Norwegian biathlete found dead in hotel room in Italy
TL;DR
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a 27-year-old Norwegian biathlete, has died in Lavaze, Italy.
- The cause of his death is unknown.
- Bakken had a successful career, winning his first World Cup race in 2022.
- His career was previously halted by heart problems, but he made a comeback.
- He recently competed in the Biathlon World Cup and was 13th in the overall standings.
- Bakken was in Lavaze for a high-altitude training camp.
- Tributes have praised his resilience, determination, and role as an inspiration.
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