Franziska Preuß Takes Second Place at Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding

The German biathlete secures her seventh podium finish of the season, trailing France's Lou Jeanmonnot in a challenging 15-kilometer individual race.

Franziska Preuß finished second in the 15-kilometer individual race at her hometown World Cup in Ruhpolding, missing first place by 35.7 seconds to Lou Jeanmonnot of France.
Preuß achieved her seventh podium finish of the season despite one missed shot, which cost her a potential victory, as Jeanmonnot shot flawlessly to claim her fourth win of the winter.
The result strengthens Preuß's position in the overall World Cup standings, where she remains a top contender, and she will race in the yellow leader's bib at the upcoming event in Antholz.
Other German competitors, including Selina Grotian, Vanessa Voigt, and Stefanie Scherer, failed to reach the top ten, with Julia Tannheimer withdrawing due to a bronchial infection.
The men's relay race is scheduled for Friday in Ruhpolding, with Germany aiming for a podium finish against strong teams from Norway and France.