Franziska Preuß Secures Second Place in Biathlon World Cup Sprint

Despite feeling under the weather, Preuß delivered a strong performance, extending her lead in the overall World Cup standings.

Franziska Preuß finished second in the 7.5 km sprint at the Biathlon World Cup in Le Grand-Bornand, just 1.4 seconds behind France's Justine Braisaz-Bouchet.
Preuß maintained her dominance at the shooting range, hitting all targets, while Braisaz-Bouchet incurred one penalty lap.
This marks Preuß's fourth podium finish of the season, further solidifying her position as the leader in the overall World Cup standings.
The German team showcased a strong collective performance, with Selina Grotian and Vanessa Voigt finishing fifth and sixth, respectively.
Preuß and her teammates now look ahead to Saturday's pursuit race, where she will aim to defend her yellow leader's jersey.