Olympic biathlon champ Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after rockfall
Laura Dahlmeier has died (photo: Getty Images)
Legendary German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died in a tragic accident during a mountain expedition in Pakistan. The athlete was 31 years old, reports Der Spiegel.
What is known about the tragedy
The athlete's team confirmed to German journalists the death of the Olympic champion and seven-time world champion.
Her life was cut short by a rockfall at an altitude of about 5,700 meters. The incident occurred on Monday, but official confirmation has been released only now.
A rescue operation had been ongoing all this time.
Preliminary reports indicate that Dahlmeier died instantly from the injuries she sustained. Other details of the incident still have not been disclosed.
Who was Laura Dahlmeier
Laura Dahlmeier went down in biathlon history as one of Germany's most successful athletes.
At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, she won two gold medals: in the sprint and pursuit.
Her career also included seven gold medals at World Championships and a victory in the overall standings of the 2016/2017 World Cup season.
In 2019, at just 25 years old, she unexpectedly ended her professional career, citing physical and emotional exhaustion.
After leaving sports, Dahlmeier was actively involved in mountain expeditions and environmental projects.
