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Laura Dahlmeier joins Germany's Sports Hall of Fame induction class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:48 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Laura Dahlmeier joins Germany's Sports Hall of Fame induction class

Summary

The German Sports Hall of Fame will induct the late Laura Dahlmeier during a ceremony on November 26 in Frankfurt. The former biathlon champion, who claimed seven world titles and two Olympic gold medals, died in July 2025 following a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in Pakistan. Her former teammate Maren Hammerschmidt confirmed the induction in a video statement released by organizers. The upcoming class of inductees also features gymnast Fabian Hambüchen, swimmer Britta Steffen, and alpine skier Felix Neureuther. Dahlmeier, who was 31 at the time of her death, was climbing with a partner when they were forced to turn back due to deteriorating weather conditions before the fatal rockfall occurred.

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Key Details

•Laura Dahlmeier will be inducted into the German Sports Hall of Fame this November.
•The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 26 in Frankfurt.
•Dahlmeier died in 2025 following a mountaineering accident on Laila Peak in Pakistan.
•Fabian Hambüchen, Britta Steffen, and Felix Neureuther are also joining the Hall of Fame.

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9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Deceased Dahlmeier to be inducted into Germany's Sports Hall of Fame

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Laura Dahlmeier, the former biathlon champion who died while mountaineering in 2025, is to be inducted into the German Sports Hall of Fame. Her former room-mate and biathlete Maren Hammerschmidt announced the induction in a video from the organizers.
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