Down-the-line.com / Bobsled. The press service of the Russian Bobsleigh Federation reported that Russian biathlete Maxim Bankov died at the age of 25. The athlete died after a long illness.

“A talented young pilot, member of the Russian bobsleigh team, Maxim Bankov, died suddenly. He was only 24 years old.

A serious illness cut short his life, which was to be long, bright and happy. Maxim had the future of one of the best pilots in the country, the strength and the diligence to achieve his goals.

The Russian Bobsleigh Federation expresses its condolences to Maxim’s family and friends, to all who knew and loved him. We mourn with you,” the post read.

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