Who are Laura Dahlmeier’s parents? All we know about Olympic champions family as they mourn her death at 31

Laura Dahlmeier, a two-time Olympic Biathlon champion has passed away on July 28, 2025, following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. She was 31.

According to a report in the New York Times, the accident occurred at noon at an altitude of about 18,000 feet at Laila Peak in the Karakoram Mountains. She was reportedly hit by falling rocks. She aimed to reach Laila’s Summit along with her partner, Marina Krauss, who was unharmed, and reported the incident to the authorities.

Dahlmeier reportedly won seven gold medals, three silver, and five bronze medals at the World Championships. This is a tragic moment for her family, who are grieving her loss. According to a report in Distractify, Laura was born in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. She was raised by her parents, Andreas Dahlmeier and Susi Dahlmeier.

According to Laura Dahlmeier’s official website, her father, Andreas, is an entrepreneur who owns the Dahlmeier furniture store. Her mother, Susi, is known for making jewelry under her name. She was also a motorbike athlete in the ‘90s.

Continue to read more about her family.

Laura Dahlmeier’s family mourns her death

German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier’s family is mourning her loss after her recent passing while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram range.

She was on the expedition with her partner Marina, who fortunately escaped with the help of rescuers; however, Dahlmeier’s body couldn’t be traced due to treacherous terrain and poor weather conditions.

In keeping with her own wishes, as instructed before her trip, her family requested that no one risk their lives to rescue her. They shared a statement on Instagram which read:

“It was Laura's clear and written wishes that in an instance such as this, no one should risk their own lives in order to rescue her. Her wish was that in this case her body should be left behind on the mountain. This is also in line with the express wishes of the relatives, who have requested Laura's last wishes be respected.”

In a tribute to her, they wrote:

“Farewell to a wonderful person! Laura enriched the lives of many, including our own, with her warm and straightforward manner. She showed us that it’s worth standing up for your dreams and goals and always staying true to yourself.”

The message added:

“We are deeply grateful, dear Laura, that we were allowed to share our lives with you. Our shared moments and memories give us the strength and courage to continue on our path.”

Laura Dahlmeier was born on August 22, 1993, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Her mother, Susi, was a skilled mountain biker who continued her sports career after giving birth to Laura.

Her father was also a mountain biker and later worked for the Customs Service's ski team. Unlike her parents, she showed interest in skiing while growing up. After graduating from high school, she joined the Customs Service ski team, after which she became a successful athlete.

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Her former boyfriend, Robert Grasegger, also died in a mountain climbing incident in January 2022. At that time, they were not in a relationship. She recently set a women's world record for the fastest ascent of the Himalayan peak Ama Dablam in Nepal.

Laura Dahlmeier retired from professional biathlon in May 2019 at the age of 25. Following her retirement, she devoted her time to her love for the mountains.

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