The fatal climbing accident of Laura Dahlmeier has also shocked biathlon legend Ole Einar Bjørndalen. The Norwegian met the German regularly in the World Cup last winter. She always left a lasting impression on him.
“It is terribly tragic. It will be missing very much,” said Bjørndalen in the “Dagbladet” interview about Dahlmeier’s death, which was killed in a climbing accident in Pakistan at the beginning of the week.
Knowns from Germany informed him early about the events at Laila Peak, described the Norwegian biathlon legend. “You told me what happened, so I already knew directly what would probably happen. I quickly realized that there was unfortunately little hope,” he recalled.
Bjørndalen: Dahlmeier “was always herself”
The news of the death of Dahlmeier reminded him “how painful life is. You will be aware that you have to value life, especially with your children. You shouldn’t look at anything for granted. We all have challenges, but you just have to value that you are doing well and that you are healthy,” said Bjørndalen, the Dahlmeier is kept in the best way.
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“We met last season. She always stood firmly on the floor with both legs. She did not make herself bigger, but was always herself. A very nice woman with good values,” enthused Bjørndalen from the tragically crashed 31-year-old.
Dahlmeier still had her life in front of her and died far too early, said the Norwegian. “There were still many great things that she would have experienced. She did an extreme sport and knew the risk, but it was just unlucky,” said Bjørndalen about Dahlmeier, who was fatally hit by a rockfall when the Laila Peak was relegated.