Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen opened up about the death of Sivert Bakken – a crushing account of the last meeting

Christmas below, a biathlon skier who died unexpectedly Sivert Bakkenin friend and national team colleague Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen has given a long interview VG:lle.

Sjåstad Christiansen took a stand, for example, on the discussion about Bakken’s cause of death. The matter has been a hot topic, even though the official cause of death has not yet been determined.

Bakken was reportedly found in his hotel room wearing a mask limiting oxygen absorption, which simulates conditions high above sea level.

Sjåstad Christiansen assures that he has never heard of the masks in question and does not know of anyone who has used one.

“I don’t know anything about masks. I’ve never seen or heard of anyone wearing one. I’ve never heard of them being in general use in biathlon.”

VG says that he has asked other biathletes about it, including Suvi Minkkinen. According to all the athletes, the use of masks is not common in the sport.

Sjåstad Christiansen also points out that there is no official information on the cause of death. He wants to wait for the cause of death to be determined. The mask’s connection to the death has not been confirmed.

For example, Bakken is known to have suffered from pericarditis a few years ago, which was thought to be related to the coronavirus vaccination.

“So many people are speaking out against better information. There are both vaccine critics who take advantage of the situation and those who blame the simulation of high conditions, even though we don’t know much yet,” criticized Sjåstad Christiansen.

Threefold the world champion and two-time Olympic medalist also tells a touching story about his last meeting with the Bakken.

Sjåstad Christiansen and Bakken took part in the Le Grand-Bornand World Cup race organized before Christmas. After that, Sjåstad Christiansen went to Norway for Christmas and Bakken to Italy.

The biathletes wished each other a Merry Christmas and good training and shook hands.

Sjåstad Christiansen plans to attend Bakken’s funeral.

“I will be pushed to my limits. There will be a lot of tears. I’m already afraid of meeting others and going through the process again,” says the athlete, who describes himself as soft and emotional.