German Athletes Face Challenges and Opportunities at Ski and Biathlon World Championships

As Franziska Preuß targets gold in Lenzerheide, Emma Aicher emerges as a future star amidst struggles for German ski teams in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

Franziska Preuß, in peak form, leads Germany's biathlon hopes at the World Championships in Lenzerheide, aiming for her first individual gold and strong team performances.
Emma Aicher, a 21-year-old rising star, has impressed with two sixth-place finishes in Saalbach-Hinterglemm and is seen as a beacon of hope for German alpine skiing.
The German men's alpine skiing team has faced setbacks, including injuries and underwhelming performances, prompting criticism from their coach Christian Schwaiger.
Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen claimed gold in the men's downhill, overcoming personal and financial struggles earlier in his career, while Marco Odermatt finished fifth.
The German women’s biathlon team, bolstered by Preuß and recent successes, is seen as a strong contender for medals in both individual and team events.