Russian Biathlon Star Tsjepikov Dies at 59

Former Russian biathlete Sergej Tsjepikov has passed away at the age of 59, as confirmed by the Russian Biathlon Federation. According to reports, Tsjepikov had been battling a serious illness for an extended period, though no official cause of death has been released to the public.

Tsjepikov was a dominant force in biathlon during the early 1990s, winning two Olympic gold medals, including the sprint event at the 1994 Lillehammer Games. He also claimed seven World Championship medals and two overall World Cup titles before retiring in 2006. Following his athletic career, Tsjepikov entered politics as a member of United Russia and publicly supported the invasion of Ukraine. sports24.club