Biathlete Franziska Preuss (28) has to do without a start in the sprint race at the start of the World Cup in Kontiolathi, Finland.
“Franziska has persistently irritated airways with a cough, which is particularly noticeable during high exertion,” said team doctor Katharina Blume on Friday after training. “Therefore, in order to ensure a successful World Cup season, there will be no more starts.”
Thus, Denise Herrmann-Wick, Vanessa Voigt, Juliane FrĂĽhwirt, Sophia Schneider and Anna Weidel will be at the start for Germany in the first sprint race of the season. Preuss had already had to skip the 15-kilometer individual race and the relay.
The 28-year-old was once again plagued by health problems in preparation. Accordingly, she formulates her goals for the new season defensively. “Staying healthy, being able to work through the week without major failures. That I can concentrate on the essentials, stay with myself and not fall into old patterns,” said the Bavarian.
