Laura Dahlmeier, a German Olympic biathlon champion, has died in a tragic mountain climbing accident in Pakistan. She was 31 years old.
A local government official confirmed on Wednesday that efforts are underway to retrieve the former Olympian’s body.
According to reports, Dahlmeier was climbing Laila Peak in the Karakoram mountain range on Monday when falling rocks hit her.
A combined recovery effort consisting of military helicopters and American climbers has stood ready to retrieve Dahlmeier’s body from the mountain. Still, they haven’t yet been able to due to harsh weather conditions in the area.
Dahlmeier’s climbing partner, Marina Eva…
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