The biathlon world mourns the deceased Halvard Hanevold, who was found dead in his home. The cause of death is still unclear. But the passing has been noticed in the biathlon world.
- He was the first biathlete I noticed when I was at my first World Cup race. He always smiled and never stopped discovering new things. An incredible artist with a brilliant head. All my thoughts go to Sandra and the family, Martin Fourcade writes on Instagram.
SVT Sports expert Björn Ferry was touched when he heard of Halvard Hanevold's death.
- He was a great athlete, but also a good friend. It's tragic, "Ferry told SVT Sport.