Overview

• ZDF confirmed in a press notice that Denise Herrmann‑Wick will serve as its only biathlon expert this winter after Laura Dahlmeier’s death.
• Sports chief Yorck Polus lauded Dahlmeier as an exceptional athlete who brought knowledge and authenticity to viewers during her tenure since 2019.
• Herrmann‑Wick recently welcomed her second child on August 28, a scheduling factor the network is considering as it finalizes production plans.
• The wider lineup stays in place, with Sven Fischer and Volker Grube on biathlon commentary, studio hosts Katrin Müller‑Hohenstein and Katja Streso, and Alexander Ruda moderating on site.
• The Biathlon World Cup opens November 29 in Östersund ahead of Milan‑Cortina 2026, while ARD also confirmed continuity with experts Erik Lesser and Arnd Peiffer and named Christian Dexne sole biathlon commentator after Wilfried Hark’s retirement.