An Olympic biathlon champion and her comeback idea

“I did a lot of climbing, mountaineering, ski touring and cross-country skiing. Then I thought to myself, would I still be fit? “What would it be like if they put a gun in my hand and I start again?” said Dahlmeier “Augsburger Allgemeine” (Saturday) in an interview about her year after retirement: “I was itching to know it again for a race.” Dahlmeier ended her career in May 2019 and retired as a two-time Olympic champion and multiple world champion. Dahlmeier was just 25 years old at the time. “I just did what I wanted in the year after retiring,” she said, going on to talk about thoughts of a comeback race. Ultimately, it was clear to her that this would not have been a realistic option. If you think the thought through to the end, it becomes clear “that it won’t just be a race. I no longer want to focus my entire life on biathlon,” said the now 28-year-old, who is now enjoying her life as a student. Potential national coach Dahlmeier doesn’t see herself as a potential national biathlon coach either. “I was able to do an internship at the German Ski Association for my studies and was also part of a youth camp run by the World Biathlon Association IBU. I really enjoyed being there for a week. But as a national coach I would be on the road just as much all year round as I would be as an athlete,” she explained. You either have to do something like this 100% or not at all. “I don’t want that anymore. I think it’s nice not to travel so much anymore and not have to coordinate with the biathlon calendar throughout the year,” emphasized Dahlmeier.

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An Olympic biathlon champion and her comeback idea

Biathlon Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier spoke about comeback thoughts.

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