Franziska Preuß Clinches First Biathlon Overall World Cup Title in Career-Defining Victory

The German biathlete secured the title after a dramatic finale in Oslo, overcoming health challenges and a season-long rivalry with Lou Jeanmonnot.

Franziska Preuß became the sixth German to win the Biathlon Overall World Cup, a prestigious achievement reflecting season-long consistency.
Her victory was sealed in a dramatic mass start race in Oslo, where rival Lou Jeanmonnot fell during the final lap, allowing Preuß to overtake her.
Preuß expressed mixed emotions about the win, describing it as bittersweet and emphasizing her preference for a fair finish on the track.
The French team initially protested the result but withdrew shortly after, confirming Preuß's triumph in the standings.
Overcoming years of health setbacks, including sinus surgery in 2023, Preuß now sets her sights on Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games in Antholz.