German Men's Biathlon Team Secures First Podium of the Season in Ruhpolding

Germany places third in the World Cup relay, while France continues its dominance with a third consecutive win this season.

The German men's biathlon team, consisting of Philipp Nawrath, Justus Strelow, Danilo Riethmüller, and Johannes Kühn, achieved their first podium finish of the season by securing third place in the Ruhpolding relay.
France claimed victory in the relay, marking their third consecutive win this season, with Sweden finishing in second place.
The German team faced challenges, including 14 reloads, but Nawrath's strong final leg helped them hold off Norway, who finished fourth.
The German women's team, led by World Cup leader Franziska Preuß, is preparing for their relay on Saturday, though they face lineup issues with key athletes Vanessa Voigt and Julia Tannheimer sidelined due to health concerns.
Franziska Preuß recently secured her seventh podium of the season in the individual event, solidifying her lead in the overall World Cup standings despite a narrowing gap with French competitor Lou Jeanmonnot.