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Biathlete's Death Linked to Altitude Mask

Biathlete's Death Linked to Altitude Mask

Update: 2025-12-27
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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, a rising star and European champion, tragically passed away at 27. Found dead in his hotel room, he was using an altitude mask for training. Despite his promising career, including a World Cup win, he was set to return to the Olympics after a heart inflammation diagnosis. The cause of death remains unclear, with an autopsy and police report pending. Norways biathlon team mourns his loss, as investigations continue and the Olympic hopes hang in the balance.

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Biathlete's Death Linked to Altitude Mask

Biathlete's Death Linked to Altitude Mask