Botn Describes Finding Teammate Bakken Dead in Italy

Johan-Olav Botn shared the harrowing details of finding his teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken dead in their hotel room during a training camp in Italy.Bakken was found wearing a hypoxic mask on December 23, and autopsy results are expected in March as authorities investigate the cause of death.Botn, the current Biathlon World Cup leader, plans to prioritize the funeral over upcoming competitions amid a debate on the safety of altitude simulation tools.