Overview
- Italian police have seized the altitude-simulation mask found with Sivert Guttorm Bakken and are conducting forensic tests on its settings and functionality.
- Norwegian outlet VG reports the device was allegedly set to simulate 7,000 meters, a detail under examination and not yet confirmed by authorities.
- Olympiatoppen has advised athletes to suspend the use of simulated-altitude masks until investigators share initial findings.
- The Norwegian federation and Bakken’s family retained Elden Advokatfirma to liaise with Italian authorities and manage repatriation, with a lawyer on the ground in Italy.
- Officials say there is currently no indication of foul play, as the biathlon community holds tributes, including Juni Arnekleiv and Mats Överby competing in Gelsenkirchen in his memory.