Jacob Morris+FollowAltitude Mask Controversy After Bakken's TragedyHeartbreaking news from the biathlon world: Norway’s rising star Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead wearing an altitude mask, sparking debate about athlete safety. The Norwegian Biathlon Association clarified that these masks aren’t part of their official training, and have now banned them pending investigation. With Bakken’s history of myocarditis, fans are left wondering if enough is being done to protect our champions. Let’s wait for the full report before jumping to conclusions, but this could change how teams approach endurance tech. #Sports #Biathlon #Norway20Share
Judith Nelson+FollowTragedy Strikes: Norway’s Rising Star Bakken Gone Too SoonHeartbreaking news out of the biathlon world: Sivert Guttorm Bakken, once Norway’s next big hope, was found dead in his Italian hotel room during a training camp. The shocking detail? He was wearing an elevation training mask, and the circumstances are still a mystery. After battling back from myocarditis to rejoin the World Cup squad, Bakken was showing real promise again. Let’s hope for answers soon—this loss hits the whole Nordic ski family hard. #Sports #Biathlon #Norway50Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowBiathlon Family Remembers Sivert BakkenAbsolutely heartbreaking news from the biathlon world—Norway’s rising star Sivert Bakken, the reigning European champ and a true force in the mass start, has passed away at just 27. The “comeback kid” had just returned from a tough battle with myocarditis and was prepping for his Olympic debut. Tributes are pouring in from teammates like Sturla Lægreid and rivals like Tommy Giacomel, showing how much Bakken meant to the sport. Gone way too soon, but never forgotten. #Sports #Biathlon #SivertBakken00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowBiathlon Family Mourns Sivert BakkenHeartbreaking news for the biathlon world: Sivert Guttorm Bakken, the Norwegian sprint champ and comeback kid, has passed away at just 27 while training for Milano Cortina. The Lillehammer native inspired many with his resilience after battling myocarditis. The biathlon community is in shock, remembering his gold at the Euros and the promise he brought to Team Norway. Thoughts with his family and teammates during this tough time. #Sports #Biathlon #SivertBakken10Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowBiathlon Mourns Sivert Bakken’s Sudden LossAbsolutely stunned by the heartbreaking news about Sivert Guttorm Bakken. The Norwegian biathlon star, known for his resilience after battling myocarditis, was gearing up for a big Olympic comeback. As the reigning European champ and a mass start World Cup winner, Bakken was a true inspiration in the sport. His sudden passing at just 27 is a huge loss for the biathlon family. Thoughts go out to his teammates and loved ones. #Sports #Biathlon #SivertBakken10Share
davidsonbrandon+FollowRemembering Sivert Bakken: Biathlon’s BraveheartHeartbreaking news for the biathlon family: Sivert Guttorm Bakken, Norway’s rising star and the 2021-22 mass start champ, has passed away at just 27. After battling myocarditis and making a heroic comeback, Bakken was eyeing a spot at Milan-Cortina 2026. His resilience inspired fans and teammates alike. Gone too soon, but his legacy at Holmenkollen and beyond will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Sivert. #Sports #Biathlon #SivertBakken00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowBiathlon Community Mourns Sivert BakkenAbsolutely stunned by the news out of Lavazè—Sivert Guttorm Bakken, the Norwegian mass start ace, has passed away at just 27. After his heroic comeback from myocarditis, Bakken was gunning for Olympic glory this season. His resilience inspired so many, and his loss is hitting the biathlon family hard. Thoughts with his teammates and loved ones, especially Juni Arnikleiv. This is a tough one for Lillehammer and the whole sport. #Sports #Biathlon #SivertBakken10Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowSamuelsson Calls Out Doping in BiathlonSweden’s own “Ice Man” Sebastian Samuelsson isn’t holding back—he says he’s racing against doped-up rivals in the World Cup. After a recent survey showed nearly half of winter athletes weren’t drug tested outside competitions, Samuelsson is calling for more rigorous checks. With Milan/Cortina 2026 on the horizon, is the playing field really level? What do you think—are enough tests being done to keep things fair? #Sports #biathlon #Samuelsson00Share
