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Linas Banys, a Lithuanian biathlete and Beijing 2022 Olympian, has died at 27.
The Lithuanian Biathlon Federation posted the death notice on its official site.
Banys competed in three events at the 2022 Winter Olympics and was a former world champion.
The federation said Banys ended his biathlon career in 2024.
Funeral was planned for March 21, with the cause of death not disclosed.
Tributes poured in from former teammates and the biathlon community.
Banys ended his biathlon career in 2024 before his passing.
He competed in the 2022 Olympics in individual, sprint, and relay events.
The report confirms Banys’ death but does not specify a cause.
Anykščiai is Banys’ hometown, indicated in the federation’s note.

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The Lithuanian biathlon community is mourning the death of Linas Banys, a 27-year-old former Olympic biathlete.
Banys represented Lithuania at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and later retired in 2024.
Tributes poured in from fans noting Banys’ fast shooting and race style.
The death is part of a string of recent losses in biathlon, including Sivert Bakken’s death in the Italian Alps.
The Lithuanian Biathlon Federation issued a statement confirming Banys’ death and expressing condolences.
Banys ended his career in 2024, after a career with national and international competitions.
Beijing 2022 was Banys’s Olympic appearance for Lithuania.
The report notes Banys’s national championship status among his achievements.
Public reactions on social media highlighted Banys as a beloved and skilled athlete.
The Daily Star piece notes Banys’s status as a lesser-known athlete with a strong racing style.

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