German double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier poses on the high of a mountain on this undated picture. — Instagram/@laura_dahlmeier
German double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died after a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, her administration confirmed on Wednesday.
The accident occurred round midday on Monday, at an altitude of roughly 5,700 metres at Laila Peak, the Alpine Membership of Pakistan mentioned on Tuesday.
Dahlmeier was climbing together with her mountaineering accomplice when she was struck by a sudden rockfall within the Hushe Valley, a part of the northern Gilgit-Baltistan area. Poor climate circumstances prevented a rescue helicopter from reaching the location.
“A recovery operation was launched but ultimately called off on the evening of 29 July.”
The 31-year-old Dahlmeier retired from biathlon in 2019, aged 25, a yr after turning into the primary feminine biathlete to realize a dash and pursuit double on the identical Olympics.
“She was more than an Olympic champion – she was someone with heart, attitude and vision,” it mentioned in a press release on X.
Dahlmeier, who was born within the Bavarian ski city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, was additionally honoured by the premier of her dwelling state, Markus Soeder.
“Laura Dahlmeier epitomised her native Bavaria in the best sense of the word: she was ambitious and successful, yet always remained humble and close to her homeland,” he mentioned in a press release.
“Even after her active career, she shared her love of sport as a winter sports expert, member of the mountain rescue service and ski guide.”
