World-Class Trail Runner Ida Amelie Robsahm Dies in Norway Mountain Fall
- Ida Amelie Robsahm, a 30-year-old Norwegian trail runner and mountaineer, died following a fall of several dozen meters near the summit of Romsdalseggen, according to reporting by De...
- The incident took place on the morning of Saturday as Robsahm and a member of her hiking group navigated the upper sections of Romsdalseggen in her native Norway,...
- Robsahm had established herself among the top tier of international mountain runners following a breakout competitive season in 2025, according to Hardloopnieuws.nl.
Ida Amelie Robsahm, a 30-year-old Norwegian trail runner and mountaineer, died following a fall of several dozen meters near the summit of Romsdalseggen, according to reporting by De Telegraaf, HLN, Sportnieuws.nl, and Hardloopnieuws.nl. Robsahm was training with a teammate when the fatal accident occurred on one of Norway’s most demanding climbing routes. A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene, but her life could not be saved.
Accident Details on Romsdalseggen
The incident took place on the morning of Saturday as Robsahm and a member of her hiking group navigated the upper sections of Romsdalseggen in her native Norway, as reported by Hardloopnieuws.nl. Operational manager Eivind Klokkersund told the Norwegian press that the fall measured several dozen meters down the steep mountain terrain. Her teammate captured a final photograph of Robsahm just moments before the fall occurred, with De Telegraaf reporting a teammate’s recollection that everything changed in less than a second.
Rise to the Global Mountain Running Elite
Robsahm had established herself among the top tier of international mountain runners following a breakout competitive season in 2025, according to Hardloopnieuws.nl. She secured a fourth-place finish at the world championships, a performance that earned her the opportunity to compete semi-professionally for the Asics Trail Team. Prior to her death, her highest-profile podium finish came on June 28, 2025, when she placed second at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, finishing behind Swedish competitor Tove Alexandersson. In addition to her success on technical mountain trails, Robsahm also transitioned successfully to road marathons. In December 2025, she posted a time of 2:29.57 during her debut at the Valencia Marathon, according to Hardloopnieuws.nl records.
Tributes from the Running Community
Coach Sindre Buraas learned of Robsahm’s death on Saturday while working as a commentator for the World Athletics Championships, as detailed by Hardloopnieuws.nl. Buraas described the news as a profound shock, noting that she was lost in an environment where she felt most at home.
She was in a place, in an environment where she felt so at home. She was snatched away from us and from her life. It leaves deep traces. It is unspeakably sad, in every way.
Sindre Buraas via Hardloopnieuws.nl Buraas characterized Robsahm as an athlete defined by high motivation, dedication, and a warm personal character, adding that the two maintained daily contact regarding their training goals. Robsahm’s family released a statement expressing gratitude to the broader running community for its support during the tragedy, emphasizing the deep impact she had on the sport and the people around her.