Overview
- He was discovered in his hotel room at the Passo Lavazè training base in Trentino while preparing at altitude with teammates after the Annecy World Cup round.
- The Norwegian Biathlon Federation said it is working with Italian police, and the investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
- The federation announced psychological support for his family and teammates, with a public commemoration reported to be planned.
- Bakken previously paused his career in 2022 due to pericarditis before returning to the World Cup circuit this season, placing fifth in a sprint on December 19 and 20th in the Annecy mass start.
- Reports state teammates found him after he did not appear at a scheduled breakfast, as tributes from the biathlon community, including Italy’s Tommaso Giacomel, continued to pour in.