Police probe Olympic hopeful Bakken death

The Norwegian Biathlon Association and the family of the 27‑year‑old athlete, found dead this week in a hotel room in Passo di Lavazè, have appointed a law firm to liaise with the local authorities, clarify the facts and coordinate the repatriation of the body. The federation's lawyer, Bernt Heiberg, told TV2 this is standard procedure, and will act "as a link between the Italian authorities and the grieving family" and "assist with the practical arrangements for transporting the deceased to Norway," stressing that there was no basis to suppose 'a criminal offence' had been committed. According to a statement from the Norwegian federation, biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken was wearing an...