Overview

• On August 19, goldsmith Susi Dahlmeier posted a pendant titled “Brücke ins Paradies” on Instagram featuring stylized mountains, a bridge with a heart leading to a star, and a scripted L.
• The commemorative piece drew numerous empathetic messages and has become a widely shared symbol of remembrance for the late biathlon champion.
• Laura Dahlmeier died on July 28 after a rockfall during the descent of Laila Peak in Pakistan, and her body remains on the mountain in accordance with her documented instruction not to endanger others.
• In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a memorial site has been created in the Kurpark, with local plans reported to rename it “Laura-Dahlmeier-Park” and to add a sculpture in her honor.
• Peers and coaches, including Franziska Preuß and Michael Greis, have shared reflections this week on her influence and character, highlighting her legacy in biathlon and beyond.