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Former Lithuanian biathlete Linas Banys dies at 27

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  • Former Lithuanian biathlete Linas Banys has died at age 27.
  • He competed in the 2022 Olympics and ended his career two years ago.
  • He will reportedly be buried this weekend.

Former Lithuanian biathlete Linas Banys has died at age 27, according to the Lithuanian Biathlon Federation. He represented Lithuania at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing and had several World Championships appearances. Banys ended his biathlon career two years ago.

His best athletic achievement was a 14th place in the 2022 Olympic relay. He will reportedly be buried this weekend. The federation's chairman Arunas Daugirdas expressed sadness, calling it tragic.

calling it tragic

Arunas Daugirdas, chairman of the Lithuanian Biathlon Federation

Former teammate Karoli Dombrovski said he will remember Banys as a very sincere person.

he will remember Banys as a very sincere person

Karoli Dombrovski, former teammate

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