German Biathlon Women Miss Podium in Oberhof – Öberg Wins Start-Finish
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At a glance
- The German women's biathlon team finished just off the podium in the final race of the World cup event in Oberhof on January 7, 2024.
- Preuß, the defending overall World Cup champion, completed the race with two penalties, finishing 16 seconds behind the podium.
- Despite strong performances throughout the event, the German team remains without an individual podium finish during the Olympic winter season.
German Biathletes Miss Podium at Oberhof World Cup
The German women’s biathlon team finished just off the podium in the final race of the World cup event in Oberhof on January 7, 2024. Sweden’s Elvira Öberg won the race, securing a start-to-finish victory. Franziska Preuß was the top German finisher, placing fifth.
Preuß, the defending overall World Cup champion, completed the race with two penalties, finishing 16 seconds behind the podium. She finished 1 minute and 20.7 seconds behind Öberg. Finnish biathlete Suvi Korhonen finished second, and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold of Norway placed third.
Despite strong performances throughout the event, the German team remains without an individual podium finish during the Olympic winter season.
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