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Free Malaysia Today
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Olympic biathlon champ confirmed dead in mountaineering accident
Laura Dahlmeier took up mountaineering after retiring from professional competition in 2019. (AFP pic) KHAPLU : Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 today 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 today, 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 5,700m 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 6,000m mountain is located, told AFP earlier today. '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 yesterday, 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 today 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.
The Guardian
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Climbers attempt rescue of German Olympic champion seriously injured in Pakistan mountains
A team of climbers are due to launch a rescue mission for the German double biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier days after she was seriously injured by a rockfall on a mountain in northern Pakistan. The accident happened at around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700m on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from Dahlmeier's team. The 31-year-old was 'hit by falling rocks,' and no one had yet been able to reach her due to the danger of further rockfalls and the site's 'remoteness'. Her climbing partner was able to sound the alarm after reaching safety. 'It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible,' said Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district where the more than 6,000m (19,700ft) mountain is located. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging, and a team of foreign climbers will launch a ground rescue mission today.' Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organised the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue on Wednesday by a team of four that includes three Americans and a German mountaineer. A helicopter managed to fly over the location and rescuers saw that 'the experienced mountaineer is at least seriously injured', it said. 'No signs of life were detected.' 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. The International Biathlon Union said it was 'thinking of Dahlmeier and her family, hoping for good news to emerge soon'. She has won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Sign up to The Recap The best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend's action after newsletter promotion 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 is a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
The Guardian
30-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Climbers to attempt rescue of Olympic champion Dahlmeier injured in accident
A team of climbers are due to launch a rescue mission for the German double biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier days after she was seriously injured by a rockfall on a mountain in northern Pakistan. The accident happened at around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700m on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from Dahlmeier's team. The 31-year-old was 'hit by falling rocks,' and no one had yet been able to reach her due to the danger of further rockfalls and the site's 'remoteness'. Her climbing partner was able to sound the alarm after reaching safety. 'It was determined that a helicopter rescue is not possible,' said Areeb Ahmed Mukhtar, a senior local official in Ghanche district where the more than 6,000m (19,700ft) mountain is located. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging, and a team of foreign climbers will launch a ground rescue mission today.' Shipton Trek & Tours Pakistan, which organised the expedition, confirmed the ground rescue on Wednesday by a team of four that includes three Americans and a German mountaineer. A helicopter managed to fly over the location and rescuers saw that 'the experienced mountaineer is at least seriously injured', it said. 'No signs of life were detected.' 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. The International Biathlon Union said it was 'thinking of Dahlmeier and her family, hoping for good news to emerge soon'. She has won seven world championship gold medals, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang she became the first female biathlete to win the sprint and the pursuit at the same Games. Sign up to The Recap The best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend's action after newsletter promotion 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 is a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
Arab News
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Climbers attempt rescue of German biathlete injured on Pakistan mountain
KHAPLU, Pakistan: A team of foreign climbers were on Wednesday due to launch a rescue mission for German double biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier, days after she was seriously injured by a rockfall on a Pakistani mountain. The accident happened around midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 meters on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from her team on her official social media sites. Her 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 meter (19,700 feet) mountain is located, told AFP. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging, and a team of foreign climbers will launch a ground rescue mission today,' 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. The 31-year-old 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.' A helicopter managed to fly over the location and rescuers saw that 'the experienced mountaineer is at least seriously injured,' it said. 'No signs of life were detected.' 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. The International Biathlon Union said in a statement it was 'thinking of Dahlmeier and her family, hoping for good news to emerge soon.' She has 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 is a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
Al Jazeera
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Climbers attempt rescue of German Olympian injured on Pakistan mountain
A team of foreign climbers were on Wednesday due to launch a rescue mission for the two-time Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier, days after the German athlete was seriously injured by a rockfall on a Pakistani mountain. The accident happened about midday on Monday at an altitude of 5,700 metres (18,700ft) on Laila Peak in the Karakoram range, according to a statement from her team on her official social media sites. Her 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 (19,700ft) mountain is located, told the AFP news agency. 'The conditions at the altitude where she was injured are extremely challenging, and a team of foreign climbers will launch a ground rescue mission today,' 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. The 31-year-old 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'. A helicopter managed to fly over the location, and rescuers saw that 'the experienced mountaineer is at least seriously injured', it said. 'No signs of life were detected.' 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. The International Biathlon Union said in a statement it was 'thinking of Dahlmeier and her family, hoping for good news to emerge soon'. She has 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 is a certified mountain and ski guide and an active member of the mountain rescue, according to her team.
