Overview
- Germany’s women finished sixth in the Ruhpolding relay after Franziska Preuß skied a penalty loop on the final shooting; Norway won ahead of Italy and Sweden, with France fourth.
- Preuß apologized and said she must “digest” the race as she searches for calm and confidence in standing shooting after recent health setbacks.
- DSV sport director Felix Bitterling voiced confidence in Preuß and framed the Ruhpolding sprint and pursuit, then Nove Mesto, as decisive stages to rebuild form and settle nominations.
- Sophia Schneider was promoted to the World Cup lineup after strong IBU Cup results, with Anna Weidel rotated out for Ruhpolding and expected to return for Nove Mesto.
- Selina Grotian was left out of the relay and still has not met Germany’s Olympic qualification standard, keeping her Milan-Cortina place in doubt.