APGerman athlete Laura Dahlmeier Laura Dahlmeier, the celebrated German biathlete and double Olympic champion, tragically died in a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. The incident occurred on July 28 at an altitude of around 5,700 metres, as she climbed with her mountaineering partner, Marina Eva Krauss, in the Hushe Valley of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. A sudden rockfall struck Dahlmeier, and adverse weather conditions hampered immediate rescue efforts. Her partner, Krauss, managed to descend safely and is reported to be in good health. Dahlmeier’s management confirmed her death in a statement, noting that she most likely died instantly. Respecting her written wishes, no further recovery attempts were made. “It was her wish to remain on the mountain in such a case,” her representatives said.All about Dahlmeier Born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Dahlmeier made history at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics by becoming the first female biathlete to win both sprint and pursuit gold at the same Games. She retired from biathlon in 2019 at the age of 25. Tributes poured in from across the sporting world. The International Olympic Committee remembered her as a trailblazer in women’s biathlon, while Germany’s Olympic Sports Confederation called her “more than an Olympic champion – someone with heart, attitude, and vision.” The International Biathlon Union also honored her legacy, praising her passion for life and her lasting inspiration.Live Events Dahlmeier was 31. (With inputs from Reuters) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onLaura DahlmeierGerman biathletemountaineering accidentLaila PeakKarakoram range (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onLaura DahlmeierGerman biathletemountaineering accidentLaila PeakKarakoram range(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Explore More Stories123