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Franziska Preuß Returns to World Cup With 18th in Le Grand-Bornand Sprint

The German biathlete is rebuilding for Antholz after a COVID-19 plus influenza layoff.

Overview

  • Preuß hit 9 of 10 targets, missing the final shot after feeling a lack of conviction at the range.
  • She described a blood taste in her mouth and reduced recovery on descents, signaling lingering effects from illness.
  • Head coach Kristian Mehringer called the outing encouraging after a week of light training, noting the race punished any errors as many rivals shot clean.
  • With the overall World Cup no longer realistic this season, her plan centers on regaining form and securing Olympic qualification.
  • Germany’s Anna Weidel finished 17th with clean shooting and Vanessa Voigt placed 19th, also error-free, with the pursuit next on the schedule.