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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Flo Clifford

Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn wins Olympic gold two months on from teammate’s tragic death

Johan-Olav Botn won Olympic gold on his maiden appearance at the Games - (Getty Images)

Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn produced a superb shooting performance to win Olympic gold in the men’s 20km individual on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old pointed to the sky as he crossed the line in memory of teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who was found dead by Botn in his hotel room on a training camp shortly before Christmas.

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