Franziska Preuß Claims Silver in Biathlon World Championship Sprint

Despite narrowly missing gold to France's Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Preuß celebrates her second career individual world medal after a decade-long wait.

Franziska Preuß secured the silver medal in the 7.5 km sprint at the Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, finishing 9.8 seconds behind France's Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.
Preuß, who initially thought she had won gold, learned of her second-place finish while in the locker room after Braisaz-Bouchet's exceptional final lap performance.
The 30-year-old German athlete, who has battled significant health challenges in recent years, expressed joy at her medal and reflected on her resilience throughout her career.
Braisaz-Bouchet, the 2022 Olympic champion, also had a shooting penalty but outpaced Preuß by 15.2 seconds on the course, maintaining her winning streak in Lenzerheide since 2023.
Preuß's silver follows a mixed relay bronze earlier in the week, positioning her as a strong contender for gold in the upcoming pursuit race on Sunday.

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