Overview
- The Norwegian Biathlon Association confirmed his death and said he was found in a hotel room at the Lavazè ski area in Italy's Trentino province.
- Officials have not released any information on the cause of death.
- Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel wrote that he was "crushed" by the news and said the two had planned to ski together and mark New Year's Eve.
- Bakken was a three-time European champion, a two-time Youth Olympic champion, and a four-time World Cup race winner, including one mass start.
- This season he started six World Cup races, finishing fourth in the Ostersund individual and 20th in his most recent race in France.