Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies in climbing accident in Pakistan’s Karakoram vary
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German Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has tragically died after a rockfall on Laila Peak within the Karakoram vary in Pakistan. Rescue groups are working to retrieve her physique, whereas tributes pour in from all over the world.
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Peshawar: German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain peak within the Karakoram mountain vary following a climbing accident, and efforts are underway to retrieve her physique, an area authorities spokesman mentioned Wednesday.
Rescuers have confirmed Dahlmeier’s demise on Laila Peak, mentioned Faizullah Faraq, a spokesman for the regional Gilgit-Baltistan authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Dahlmeier, an Olympic gold medalist, was climbing Laila Peak within the Karakoram mountain vary when she was struck Monday by falling rocks.
Dahlmeier’s physique might be delivered to the town of Skardu when it’s retrieved by rescuers, Faraq mentioned.
The information in regards to the passing of two-time Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier in a horrible mountaineering accident is deeply surprising for all of us within the Olympic Motion. She misplaced her life in her beloved mountains.
Laura made historical past on the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics… pic.twitter.com/4gUKNrMhxD
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) July 30, 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier supplied his condolences to Dahlmeier’s dad and mom, writing that she “was an distinctive sportswoman.” He recalled that he introduced her with the very best honour on German sport, the Silver Laurel Leaf, shortly after she received her first Olympic gold medal in 2018.
“Laura Dahlmeier was an envoy for our nation on this planet, a job mannequin for peaceable, cheerful and truthful coexistence throughout borders,” he mentioned.
Native authorities launched the rescue mission Monday after receiving a misery sign from Dahlmeier’s climbing associate, Marina Eva, who managed to descend to base camp with assist from rescuers Tuesday.
Dahlmeier was injured at an altitude of about 5,700 metres round midday Monday, in keeping with her administration crew in Germany. German broadcaster ZDF reported she suffered critical accidents in a rockfall.
Tons of of climbers attempt to scale mountains right here yearly and accidents are frequent due to avalanches and sudden climate adjustments.
The area has additionally been battered by above-normal seasonal rains, triggering flash floods and landslides. Since final week, no less than 20 Pakistani vacationers have been lacking after floodwaters swept them away close to the northern district of Chilas.
