Biathlon

Doping Scandal Leads to Disqualification of Russian Biathlete's Olympic Triumph

Doping Scandal Leads to Disqualification of Russian Biathlete's Olympic Triumph

February 15, 2020 / SVT Sport

Russian biathlete Yevgeny Ustygov has been found guilty of doping, resulting in the stripping of his medals, including the 2014 Olympic gold. This ruling follows a renewed investigation by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) due to previously collected samples, highlighting ongoing concerns around doping in sports.

Tommaso Giacomel’s touching tribute to Sivert Guttorm Bakken

/ Eurosport Norway

The Eurosport article (temporarily unavailable) reports that Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel paid an emotional tribute to the late Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken. Giacomel referenced their friendship and the plans they had to ski together, honoring Bakken’s memory as the sport looks ahead to the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic cycle.