May 25, 2019 – Two-time Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier from Germany recently announced her retirement at the age of 25. After winning at every level of biathlon from the IBU YJWCH to the IBU World Championships and the  Olympic Winter Games, she said she no longer has the motivation to compete at the top level and quietly stepped away from the sport. Known as a gritty competitor, Dahlmeier was undoubtedly the female star of her generation who, at her best was brilliant on the shooting range and devastatingly fast on the tracks – read more here and here.

Laura Dahlmeier (GER) © Nordic Focus

Laura Dahlmeier (GER) © Nordic Focus