Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Passed Away At Age 31
Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies at 31
German biathlon star Laura Dahlmeier has died at 31 in a tragic climbing accident in Pakistan. Her team confirmed the news in a somber Instagram post: “Laura lost her life in a tragic mountain accident in Pakistan.”
Accident on Laila Peak
While climbing Laila Peak, Dahlmeier was fatally struck by a falling rock. Her partner, Marina Eva, sent a distress signal, but poor weather delayed rescue efforts until the next day.
Biathlon Career Highlights
Dahlmeier rose to fame after her 2016–17 season, winning five golds and a silver at the World Championships. At the 2018 Winter Olympics, she made history as “the first woman to win both the sprint and pursuit biathlon events at a single Games.”
Life After Sport
Retiring in 2019, she became a mountain guide and author. Her team wrote: “Her passion, warmth, and deep connection to nature inspired many.”
