Franziska Preuss Wins First Biathlon World Cup Title After Dramatic Oslo Finale

Lou Jeanmonnot's fall in the final stretch of the season's last race secured Preuss's victory in a closely contested championship.

Lou Jeanmonnot reclaimed the lead in the Biathlon World Cup standings after winning the pursuit race in Oslo on March 22, 2025.
Heading into the final mass-start race, Jeanmonnot held a narrow five-point lead over Franziska Preuss, setting up a dramatic showdown.
Jeanmonnot fell in the final stretch of the race after her ski pole hit her ski, allowing Preuss to win the race and claim her first overall World Cup title.
The French biathlon team reviewed the incident and confirmed there was no obstruction by Preuss, and Jeanmonnot took full responsibility for the fall.
Despite the disappointment, Jeanmonnot expressed pride in her overall performance this season and praised Preuss's sportsmanship and victory.