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Franziska Preuß Discloses Hand Surgery After Nationals Fall, Set for Antholz Camp

The overall World Cup champion says her Olympic-season preparation remains largely unaffected.

Overview

  • Preuß injured her hand in a fall during the first race of the German Championships in the Bayerischer Wald earlier this month.
  • She underwent surgery shortly after the event and resumed training one week later.
  • Rehabilitation is progressing to plan, and she is scheduled to travel to a training camp in Antholz on Saturday.
  • She has not disclosed a detailed diagnosis, sharing only a photo showing two heavily bandaged fingers on her left hand.
  • Despite the injury, she completed the championships and won the skiroller pursuit, with the World Cup opener set for November 29 in Östersund and the 2026 Olympics in February.