-
Laura Dahlmeier died on Laila Peak after falling rocks struck her during a climb in Pakistan.
-
Rescue was impossible due to dangerous conditions.
-
The Olympic champion was celebrated for her historic biathlon achievements.
Laura Dahlmeier died on Monday when falling rocks struck her near the 5,700 m summit of Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram.
Also Read: World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Fauja Singh, Dies at 114 in Road Accident
Harsh weather and unstable terrain forced both helicopter and ground teams to abandon recovery efforts.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
A certified mountain and ski guide, Dahlmeier retired in 2019 after a stellar biathlon career that included seven world-championship gold medals and historic sprint and pursuit victories at Pyeongchang 2018.
She then brought her insight to ZDF as a commentator.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called her “an ambassador for our country and a role model for peaceful, joyful coexistence across borders.”
