Franziska Preuß Clinches First Biathlon Overall World Cup Title

The German athlete secured the title in a dramatic final race at Holmenkollen, capping a season of remarkable consistency and resilience.

Franziska Preuß won the 2024-2025 Biathlon Overall World Cup, becoming the sixth German to achieve this feat.
She triumphed in the final race at Holmenkollen, overtaking Lou Jeanmonnot after the French competitor fell during the last lap.
Preuß's season was defined by consistency, with 13 podium finishes in 21 races and four World Cup victories.
Her success follows years of overcoming health challenges, including illnesses and a critical sinus surgery that enabled her comeback.
Preuß now shifts her focus to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Antholz, where she aims to secure her first Olympic gold before potentially retiring.