Laura Dahlmeier: The 'Queen of the Biathlon' tipped to add to her growing medals haul at Winter Olympics in PyeongChang
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She's yet to turn 25, but Laura Dahlmeier is already Winter Olympics royalty - dubbed the Queen of the Biathlon.
The German, 24, was largely responsible for her country's strong showing at the World Championship a year ago, winning five of the six events.
In fact, she made history, becoming the first athlete ever to win five gold medals at a single Championship.
Unsurprisingly, in 2017 she was ranked No.1 in the world, so she's definitely one to watch.
At the Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, Dahlmeier will be aiming to go one better than before by winning gold in all six events.
And she stands a good chance! But what else do we know about Laura Dahlmeier? Here, we're giving the inside track on the brilliant biathlete from Bavaria.
Who is Laura Dahlmeier?
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Standing at just 5ft 4ins tall and weighing 8st, Dahlmeier is relatively diminutive - but when it comes to the biathlon, she certainly packs a punch.
Hailing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a ski town in Bavaria, southern Germany, she was introduced to winter sports at a young age.
A prolific medal winner in junior championships, her hot streak has continued into the senior ranks.
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What is biathlon?
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Biathlon is a Nordic skiing event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
It comprises six different events - individual, sprint, pursuit, mixed relay, women's/men's relay and the mass start race.
Is Laura Dahlmeier likely to win a medal?
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It looks as though the wise money is on Dahlmeier for a clean sweep.
Given her form going into the Games, she certainly looks a safe bet to win one or more medals.
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