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 biathlon star 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.
Former teammate Ole Einar Björndalen is also among those mourning.
- What I remember best is the friendship. I could always trust you - in all kinds of situations. A word was a word, and you were always behind what you had said and signed. You were an amazing person, Björndalen tells TV2 Norway.
"It's tragic"On social media also writes the Russian former biathlon Anton Sjipulin.
- I am deeply saddened by the news of Halvard Hanevold's death. When I was young, he was one of the role models. 2010 was a great honor for me as a young boy to compete in the same race as him at the Vancouver Olympics, writes Sjipulin.
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.