Takes Self-criticism After Olympic Thriller: - I Feel a Responsibility
Johan-Olav Botn acknowledges his mistakes after losing a crucial lead, resulting in Norway finishing with silver instead of gold at the Olympics.
Botn got a message from Bakken's mother after the gold achievement
Johan-Olav Botn received a heartfelt message from the mother of his late friend, Sivert Guttorm Bakken, after winning the Olympic gold medal.
After a horrifying experience, he won gold. I couldn’t do that, said Krčmář about the Norwegian
Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn dedicated his victory in the Olympic individual endurance race to his late friend and colleague, Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who passed away unexpectedly last December.
The Norwegian dedicated his Olympic victory to his deceased teammate
Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn honored his late teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken by shouting his name after winning the men's 20 km event at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
"The World's Most Boring Guy" Won the Olympic Gold. But His Teammate Stole the Headlines.
Johan Olav-Botn won the Olympic gold in biathlon but felt overshadowed by his teammate Sturla Holm Lægreid, who garnered more media attention despite finishing with a bronze.
After the death of his teammate: 'I felt like I was running with Sivert'
Johan-Olav Botn wins Gold in the Biathlon individual event, dedicating his emotional victory to his late friend and teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken.
Botn won gold in the 20 km, Legović 72nd, Crnković 76th.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn won the gold medal in the men's 20 km biathlon event, while Croatian competitors Matija Legović and Krešimir Crnković finished 72nd and 76th respectively.
2026 Olympics: The immense emotion of Norwegian biathletes, medalists after the death of their teammate
Norwegian biathletes Johan-Olav Botn and Sturla Lægreid won gold and bronze medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, emotionally dedicating their achievements to their deceased teammate, Sivert Bakken.
Johan-Olav Botn Wins Olympic Gold – Weeks After Teammate's Death
Johan-Olav Botn won his first Olympic gold medal in 2026, dedicating his victory to his late teammate, Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who passed away weeks before the event.
Flawless Botn wins Olympic gold in debut - pointed to the sky after victory
Johan Olav Botn celebrated his debut Olympic gold in biathlon, dedicating the win to his late friend Sivert Guttorm Bakken.
The gold winner pointed to the sky: - Yes, Sivert - we did it!
Johan-Olav Botn won Olympic gold and dedicated his victory to his late friend Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who died shortly before Christmas.
The gold winner pointed to the sky: - Yes, Sivert - we did it!
Johan-Olav Botn celebrated his Olympic gold medal victory by dedicating it to his late friend Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who passed away just before Christmas.
Olympics live: Will there be Norwegian jubilation?
The article previews the 20-kilometer biathlon event featuring Norwegian athletes, highlighting the anticipation around Johan-Olav Botn.
Botn became the Olympic champion in standard distance, Kehva made a solid debut
Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn won the men's 20 km individual biathlon at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, while Estonian athletes had notable performances including Rene Zahkna's 42nd place finish.
Botn wins Olympic gold in traditional distance, Kehva makes a solid debut
Norwegian Johan-Olav Botn claimed gold in the men's 20 km traditional distance event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, while Estonia's Rene Zahkna performed best among his compatriots and Mark-Markos Kehva had a commendable debut.
Botn and Lägreid Will Stay Away from the Mixed Relay
Norway's biathlon team manager confirmed that Johan-Olav Botn and Sturla Holm Lägreid will not participate in the mixed relay event at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milan Cortina.
Björndalen: It's strange that Botn is not given a chance
Norwegian media reports that athletes Johan-Olav Botn and Sturla Holm Lægreid have been excluded from the mixed relay event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics starting February 8.
Friend found dead Bakken: "It was an absolute state of shock and pure panic"
Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn openly shares his experience of finding his teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken dead in a hotel room, which has left the Norway Biathlon Team in shock.
Biathlete Botn found his friend - 'I immediately understood that he was dead'
Norwegian biathlete Johan-Olav Botn speaks out about discovering his friend and teammate Sivert Guttorm Bakken dead in his hotel room just before Christmas.