German Biathletes Secure First Relay Win in Four Years, Franziska Preuß Retains Yellow Jersey

A dominant performance by the German women's biathlon team in Austria highlights a weekend of victories, including two wins and a podium finish for Franziska Preuß.

The German women's biathlon team achieved their first relay win since January 2021, finishing over a minute ahead of France in Hochfilzen, Austria.
Franziska Preuß, the team's anchor, celebrated a standout weekend with two victories, including a sprint win that secured her the overall World Cup leader's yellow jersey.
Vanessa Voigt returned to form with a second-place finish in the pursuit, hitting 20 out of 20 targets, after overcoming mental and physical challenges earlier in the season.
The team's success was attributed to a strong collective effort, with young athletes Julia Tannheimer (19) and Selina Grotian (20) playing key roles in the relay victory.
While the women's team excelled, the German men's biathlon team continued to struggle, failing to reach the podium as Norway and France dominated the competition.