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Franziska Preuß Returns to Training with Eye on 2026 Olympic Medal

She resumed training in May at her Ruhpolding base to prepare for what she calls her farewell season leading into the 2026 Winter Games

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Overview

  • Preuß secured her first overall Biathlon World Cup title in March 2025 with a decisive mass start victory in Oslo, clinching the crystal globe in dramatic fashion.
  • Following a post-season break that included a private holiday in Thailand, she restarted a full training regimen in early May to rebuild fitness and focus.
  • The 31-year-old has opted to train independently in Ruhpolding, postponing DSV team camps until October when she will join preparations in Antholz.
  • Throughout last season she made stringent personal sacrifices—such as separate bedrooms with partner Simon Schempp and strict health protocols—to safeguard her performance.
  • Her stated objective is to claim an individual Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Games before retiring from competitive biathlon.