Shock. Norwegian biathlete Sivert Bakken has passed away
Cause of death unknown
Biathlon News
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Norwegian national biathlon team member Sivert Bakken has died at the age of 27.
Details: According to NRK, citing a press release from the Norwegian Biathlon Federation, Bakken's body was found in a hotel room in Italy.
The cause of death has not yet been reported.
Bakken's last race was on December 21, where he finished 20th in the World Cup mass start in Annecy.
The Dailysports editorial team extends its condolences to the Norwegian's family and loved ones.