Olympic bicampeone Laura Dahlmeier died after a row in a mountain

Olympic bicampeone Laura Dahlmeier died after a row in a mountain

The German athlete was found lifeless in the last hours when it was reached by rocks in the Karakórum mountain range, Pakistan. I was 31 years old.

Laura Dahlmeierrecognized for his successful trajectory and be bicampeone Karakórum, Pakistan.

The tragic news was confirmed after his body was found after two days of intense search work in a difficult access area, to more than 5,700 meters of altitude.

“On July 28, Laura Dahlmeier was climbing in Alpino style with her lamb companion when she was hit by the fall of several rocks. The accident occurred around noon, local time, at an approximate altitude of 5,700 meters. His climbing partner immediately issued a relief call and quickly began a rescue operation”said the official statement issued by his team.

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The accident occurred on July 28, when the exatleta was ascending in Alpine style with another mountaineer. Dahlmeier had 31 years At the time of his death.

Prior to the accident, local authorities had already warned about bad weather in the region, affected by heavy rains and strong winds, which generated risks of avalanches and detachments. Those same conditions prevented the rapid access of the rescue team and caused delays.

Dahlmeier left an indelible mark on the biathlon: in the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games achievement Two golden medals and one bronzealready throughout his career accumulated Seven world titles and a general world cup. After retiring in 2019, He remained active as a guide, sports commentator and adventurer. In 2023, beat a speed record in the rise to Ama Dablama summit of 6,812 meters in it Himalayas.

Source: Ambito

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