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The Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier dies in Pakistan mountaineering accident
GERMANY 's two-time Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has been confirmed dead at age 31 after being struck by falling rocks during a mountaineering expedition in Pakistan. Her management company stated that rescue operations were 'impossible' due to the hazardous conditions. 'Rescue efforts to recover her failed and the operation was suspended,' the company said in an official statement. The accident occurred on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range. Dahlmeier's climbing partner raised the alarm after reaching safety, but authorities confirmed that helicopter extraction was not feasible. Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior official in Ghanche district, told AFP, 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging.' Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organised the expedition, reported that a ground rescue team of four climbers—three Americans and one German—attempted to reach her but were hindered by ongoing rockfall risks and the site's remoteness. The International Biathlon Union paid tribute, stating, 'Laura's energy and passion for life touched so many around the world. Her legacy, both within biathlon and beyond, will never be forgotten.' Dahlmeier, who retired from professional biathlon in 2019, had transitioned to mountaineering and was a certified guide. Her team noted that she had previously expressed a wish that no rescue attempts endanger others in such situations. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described her as 'an ambassador for our country and a role model for peaceful, joyful, and fair coexistence across borders.' - AFP
News18
31-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Passes Away Following Mountaineering Accident In Pakistan
The 31-year-old is believed to have encountered rockfall around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range. Two-time Olympic biathlon gold medal winner Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead on Wednesday after being hit by falling rocks on a Pakistani mountain. The German's management company revealed that the dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts impossible. The 31-year-old is believed to have encountered the accident around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range. 'Rescue efforts to recover her failed and the operation was suspended," the statement from her management company read. 'Laura's energy and passion for life touched so many around the world," the International Biathlon Union reacted in a statement. 'Her legacy, both within biathlon and beyond, will never be forgotten and will continue to inspire countless athletes and adventurers for generations to come," the union added. Czech champion Gabriela Soukalova, Dahlmeier's friend and rival, took to social media to share her dismay with a post that read, 'This is an enormous shock. Laura will always remain in my heart." 'It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible," Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district said. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging," he added. Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organized the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue by a team of four comprising three Americans and one German mountaineer. Dahlmeier was struck by falling rocks, her team reported on Tuesday, noting that no one had been able to reach her due to the risk of further rockfalls and the site's remote location. Muhammad Ali, a local disaster management official, disclosed that the weather conditions have been extremely severe in the region over the past week, with rain, strong winds, and thick clouds. Dahlmeier, an experienced mountaineer, had been in the region since the end of June and had already ascended the Great Trango Tower. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described Dahlmeier as 'an ambassador for our country around the world and a role model for peaceful, joyful, and fair coexistence across borders," following the incident. She won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, she became the first woman biathlete to win both the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Dahlmeier retired from professional competition in 2019 at the age of 25 and became a commentator on biathlon events for German broadcaster ZDF, while also taking up mountaineering. She was a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue team, according to her team. Dahlmeier's management company stated that it had been her express and written wish that in a situation like this, no one should risk their life to rescue her, which was also in line with the wishes of her relatives, who requested that Laura's last wish be respected. 'Her wish was to leave her body on the mountain in such a case," the company said. view comments Location : Germany First Published: July 31, 2025, 12:07 IST News sports Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Passes Away Following Mountaineering Accident In Pakistan Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Kuwait Times
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Olympic biathlon champion confirmed dead after accident
KHAPLU: Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 on Wednesday after being hit by falling rocks on a Pakistani mountain. The dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts 'impossible', her agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday, which confirmed her death. 'Rescue efforts to recover her failed and the operation was suspended,' the statement continued. The accident happened around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres (18,700 feet) on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from her team on her official social media pages. Dahlmeier's climbing partner was able to sound the alarm after reaching safety. 'It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible,' Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district, where the more than 6,000 metre mountain is located, told AFP earlier on Wednesday. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging,' he added. Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organized the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue by a team of four that includes three Americans and a German mountaineer. Dahlmeier was 'hit by falling rocks,' her team said on Tuesday, adding no one had yet been able to reach her due to the danger of further rockfalls and the site's 'remoteness'. Muhammad Ali, a local disaster management official, told AFP that weather conditions have been 'extremely harsh' in the region for the past week, with rain, strong winds and thick clouds. Dahlmeier, an experienced mountaineer, had been in the region since the end of June and had already ascended the Great Trango Tower. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a statement on Wednesday calling Dahlmeier 'an ambassador for our country around the world (and) a role model for peaceful, joyful, and fair coexistence across borders.' She won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win both the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Dahlmeier retired from professional competition in 2019 at the age of 25. She went on to become a commentator on biathlon events for German broadcaster ZDF, and also took up mountaineering. She was a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team. — AFP
Express Tribune
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Olympic biathlon champion confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
Listen to article Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 on Wednesday after being hit by falling rocks on a Pakistani mountain. The dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts "impossible", her agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday, which confirmed her death. "Rescue efforts to recover her failed and the operation was suspended," the statement continued. The accident happened around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres (18,700 feet) on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from her team on her official social media pages. Dahlmeier's climbing partner was able to sound the alarm after reaching safety. "It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible," Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district, where the more than 6,000 metre mountain is located, told AFP earlier on Wednesday. "The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging," he added. Also Read: Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organised the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue by a team of four that includes three Americans and a German mountaineer. Dahlmeier was "hit by falling rocks," her team said on Tuesday, adding no one had yet been able to reach her due to the danger of further rockfalls and the site's "remoteness". Muhammad Ali, a local disaster management official, told AFP that weather conditions have been "extremely harsh" in the region for the past week, with rain, strong winds and thick clouds. Dahlmeier, an experienced mountaineer, had been in the region since the end of June and had already ascended the Great Trango Tower. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a statement on Wednesday calling Dahlmeier "an ambassador for our country around the world (and) a role model for peaceful, joyful, and fair coexistence across borders." She won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win both the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Dahlmeier retired from professional competition in 2019 at the age of 25. She went on to become a commentator on biathlon events for German broadcaster ZDF, and also took up mountaineering. She was a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
Local Germany
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Local Germany
German Olympic champion confirmed dead after mountaineering accident
The dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts "impossible", her agency said in a statement issued on Wednesday, which confirmed her death. "Rescue efforts to recover her failed and the operation was suspended," the statement continued. The accident happened around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres (18,700 feet) on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from her team on her official social media pages. Dahlmeier's climbing partner was able to sound the alarm after reaching safety. "It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible," Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district, where the more than 6,000 metre mountain is located, told AFP earlier on Wednesday. "The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging," he added. Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organised the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue by a team of four that includes three Americans and a German mountaineer. Dahlmeier was "hit by falling rocks," her team said on Tuesday, adding no one had yet been able to reach her due to the danger of further rockfalls and the site's "remoteness". Muhammad Ali, a local disaster management official, told AFP that weather conditions have been "extremely harsh" in the region for the past week, with rain, strong winds and thick clouds. Dahlmeier, an experienced mountaineer, had been in the region since the end of June and had already ascended the Great Trango Tower. Advertisement German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a statement on Wednesday calling Dahlmeier "an ambassador for our country around the world (and) a role model for peaceful, joyful, and fair coexistence across borders." She won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win both the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Dahlmeier retired from professional competition in 2019 at the age of 25. She went on to become a commentator on biathlon events for German broadcaster ZDF, and also took up mountaineering. She was a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
