Overview

• Germany names five starters: Philipp Nawrath, Philipp Horn and Justus Strelow for the men, plus Julia Tannheimer and Vanessa Voigt for the women.
• Vanessa Voigt makes her first international start in more than seven months after ending her World Cup season in mid‑January due to health issues.
• Johannes Thingnes Bø and Tarjei Bø headline a Legends farewell race, joined by Benedikt Doll, as part of the afternoon program.
• Local favorite Justus Strelow returns after last year’s memorable finish when he was edged by Jakov Fak and Johannes Thingnes Bø on the final straight.
• The races use a roughly 2.3 km inner‑city loop with shooting at the Heinz‑Steyer‑Stadion, three spare rounds and a 10‑second penalty box, with ZDF live from 17:15 ahead of finals at 17:25 (women) and 18:15 (men).