Overview
- The German ski federation said the 32-year-old is not fully fit and will be rested with the February Olympics in mind.
- The decision sidelines her from the Jan. 3 classic sprint in Val di Fiemme, which serves as an Olympic course test.
- Germany’s women will be led by Olympic champion Katharina Hennig Dotzler, with Helen Hoffmann and Coletta Rydzek seen as top-ten contenders.
- On the men’s team, expectations focus on Friedrich Moch, who has recently been described as under the weather.
- Head coach Peter Schlickenrieder called the Tour de Ski important for collecting Olympic nominations and a traditional highlight for Germany.