Summary
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken died at the age of 27. He was found in his hotel room in Italy during a training camp. Bakken, who had a heart condition called myocarditis, recently returned to competition after a break.
Key Facts
- Sivert Guttorm Bakken was a 27-year-old Norwegian biathlete.
- He aimed to compete in the Winter Olympics in February.
- Bakken had stayed out of competition since 2022 due to myocarditis, a heart condition.
- He returned to biathlon competitions in 2024.
- Bakken was found dead in his hotel room in the Italian Alps.
- He was attending a training camp at the time of his death.
- The International Biathlon Union president expressed admiration for Bakken's resilience.
