
Pakistan's treacherous mountain ranges have claimed another world-class sportsperson, as Olympic double gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier joined the grim roll call of athletes who have perished pursuing their passion in the Karakoram's unforgiving peaks.
The 31-year-old German biathlon legend was struck by falling rocks at 5,700 metres on Laila Peak on 28 July during an alpine-style climb with her partner, who was unharmed.