Olympic star Dahlmeier dead after climbing accident

Bio

Laura Dahlmeier was a young German biathlete with a medal-winning performance at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. After an outstanding career in the sport, she announced her retirement in 2020.

Accident

The biathlete was fatally injured in a climbing accident in the Austrian Alps on Sunday, according to multiple reports.

Impact

Dahlmeier's death was met with an outpouring of grief from the Olympic community.

Memorial Service

A memorial service for Dahlmeier will be held on Wednesday in her hometown of Schönau.