Franziska Preuß Claims Second Career World Cup Victory and Yellow Jersey in Hochfilzen

The German biathlete ends a six-year wait for a World Cup win, overcoming past health struggles to take the lead in the overall standings.

Franziska Preuß secured her second career World Cup victory in the sprint event in Hochfilzen, Austria, six years after her first win in 2019.
The 30-year-old biathlete also reclaimed the yellow jersey as the leader of the overall World Cup standings for the first time since 2023.
Preuß overcame a shooting error during the race, leveraging strong skiing performance to finish ahead of Sophie Chauveau of France and Karoline Offigstad Knotten of Norway.
A recent surgery on her sinuses has contributed to improved health and training consistency, addressing long-standing health issues that previously hindered her career.
Preuß and her German teammates, including a strong fifth-place finish by Selina Grotian, will compete in the pursuit event on Saturday, where Preuß starts with a 30-second lead.