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Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has tragically passed away, leaving the sports world in mourning and in deep shock, find out more about her death below.
Dahlmeier was known for her grit on the snow and her passion for the outdoors and served as an inspiration to a generation of biathletes.
Who is Laura Dahlmeier, Olympian who died in Pakistan’s Laila Peak accident: Cause of death, bio, age, family, parents, husband and net worth
German biathlon gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier has died in Pakistan.
The passionate mountaineer was hiking in the Karakorum mountains when she was struck by a rock near the Laila Peak.
A rescue mission was unable to save her. pic.twitter.com/dJvqcOpAn3
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German Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has tragically passed away in a climbing accident in Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains, her management team told the German Press Agency (dpa).
The 31-year-old was struck by falling rocks on Monday at Laila Peak, at an altitude of… pic.twitter.com/l3yVXHWnOp
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Laura Dahlmeier passes away
Laura Dahlmeier has tragically passed away on July 28, 2025, after suffering fatal injuries during a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. According to her management, she was climbing in the Karakoram mountain range when tragedy struck. After her official retirement from professional biathlon in 2019, Dahlmeier had shifted her focus to mountaineering.
Laura Dahlmeier died on 28 July in a mountain accident on Laila Peak (6,069 metres) in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Dahlmeier was climbing with her mountaineering partner when she was struck by a sudden rockfall in the Hushe Valley, part of the northern Gilgit Baluchistan region.
Cause of death
Dahlmeier was reportedly caught in a rockfall around noon local time at an altitude of roughly 5,700 meters. She reportedly succumbed to her injuries that same day, while her climbing partner, Marina Eva Krauss, survived without injuries. Moreover, rescue efforts were hindered by the remote location and ongoing risk of falling rocks. Owing to the risks, the operation was eventually called off on July 29, and her management states that Dahlmeier had previously requested in writing that no one should risk their life to recover her body. The seasoned athlete had made a dying wish to remain on the mountain.
Tributes and condolences
Tributes and condolences have been pouring in ever since the news about the tragic incident. Fans, fellow athletes, and various sporting organizations have issued and posted all kinds of tributes and condolences. Former teammate Franziska Preuss stated:
Laura was not just a biathlon legend, she was a fearless soul who followed her passion with unmatched courage.”
The International Biathlon Union also issued a post stating:
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Laura Dahlmeier. Her talent, drive, and grace inspired a generation of athletes. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also tweeted:
Laura Dahlmeier was a role model on and off the snow. Her untimely death is a great loss to German sport and the global community.”
Laura Dahlmeier biography
Laura Dahlmeier was a biathlete who was born on August 22, 1993, in the Bavarian ski town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. She started out her biathlon career at the age of nine and quickly rose through the junior ranks. She was known for her consistent performances, and Laura became one of Germany’s most decorated biathletes before retiring at just 25. Laura Dahlmeier leaves behind her parents, Andreas and Susi Dahlmeier. Her father, Andreas, owns a furniture business called “Dahlmeier Einrichtungshaus.”
While she was single and unmarried, her ex-boyfriend Robert Grasegger died in an avalanche accident in Patagonia in 2022 at the age of 29.
Age and height
Laura Dahlmeier was 31 years old at the time of her death and stood approximately at 1.62 meters (5 feet 4 inches).
Nationality
Laura Dahlmeier was a German national.
Career and achievements
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Laura Dahlmeier enjoyed a successful career as a biathlete, making a breakthrough at the 2017 Biathlon World Championships in Hochfilzen, Austria. She won a total of five gold medals and one silver during her debut. The following year, she made history at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang after winning two gold medals in the sprint and pursuit events and one bronze.
She notably became the first female biathlete to win gold in both sprint and pursuit at the same Olympics. The following year, in May 2019, Dahlmeier announced her retirement from biathlon at the age of 25, in order to pursue mountaineering. Following her retirement, she later became involved in commentary, sports advocacy, and environmental causes.
Dahlmeier had been a state-certified mountain and ski guide since 2023, and mountaineering became her great passion during her active sporting career.
Net worth
At the time of her death, Laura Dahlmeier had an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $2 million. Most of her income came from Olympic and World Championship prize money, endorsements, and sponsorships with brands like Osprey, Viessmann, and AOK Bayern.