The death of Laura Dahlmeier shocked her long -time competitor Kaisa Mäkäräinen.
Almost two weeks ago, Laura Dahlmeier died in mountaineering in Pakistan. Now a long -time competitor has commented and was shocked to the death of the German exceptional athlete.
“Laura’s death hits me hard. I will think of her for a long time,” said the three -time overall World Cup winner Kaisa Mäkäräinen in an interview with the broadcaster Yle .
Laura Dahlmeier and Kaisa Mäkäräinen together on the podium
Like Dahlmeier, the Finnin worked as a TV expert after the end of her active biathlon career. One way to get to know each other in a new way.
“We have met in a completely different way in recent years. We have spoken more about other areas of life than sport,” said Mäkäräinen.
Mäkäräinen is reminiscent of Dahlmeier
In the conversations, the mountains so loved by Dahlmeier were also discussed, in which she in the end lost her life.
“Many people forget that mountaineering can be a very natural way of life for the people who grew up in the mountains. I talked to her about the peace she felt in the mountains after ending her hectic career,” recalls the ex-athlete.
Dahlmeier and Mäkäinen ran against each other for years. Finnin won the overall World Cup, Dahlmeier 2016/17 in 2010/11, 2013/14 and 2017/18.
The Death of Laura Dahlmeier Deeply Shocks Her Long-Time Rival Kaisa Mäkäräinen.
Laura Dahlmeier Died Almost Two Weeks Ago While Mountainering in Pakistan. Now, a long-time rival has spoken out and reacted in shock to the death of the exceptional German athlete.
“Laura’s Death Hits Me Hard. I Will Think of Her for A Long Time,” Explained Three-Time Overall World Cup Winner Kaisa Mäkäräinen in an interview with the broadcaster yle .
Laura Dahlmeier and Kaisa Mäkäräinen together on the podium
Like Dahlmeier, The Finn So Worked As a TV Expert After the End of Her Active Biathlon Career. A chance to get to know Each other in a new way.
“In Recent Years, We have gotten to know Each other in a complete different way. We have talked more about other areas of life Than Sports,” Said Mäkäräinen.
Mäkäräinen Remembers Dahlmeier
The discussions so touched on the mountain so loved by Dahlmeier, in which she ultimately lost her life.
“Many people forget that Mountainering can be a very natural way for people who grew up in the Mountains. I Spoke to Her About The Peace She Felt in the Mountains After Ending Her Hectic Career,” Recalls the ex-athlete.
Dahlmeier and Mäkäräinen Competed Against Each Other For Years. The Finn Won the Overall World Cup in 2010/11, 2013/14 and 2017/18, Dahlmeier in 2016/17.