For Franziska Preuss, the last winter was the most successful of her long biathlon career. But after her greatest triumph, the victory in the overall World Cup, the 31-year-old thought of quitting.
Six podium places, winning their first golden ones Single World Cup medal and the Triumph in the overall World Cup With only a wafer -thin lead over the French woman Lou JeanMonnot – the last winter was the most successful in the long career of biathlete Franziska Preuss.
Preuss thought of the end of the career
But after her dramatic victory in the overall World Cup, the 31-year-old thought of quitting. “I noticed after the winter that you asked yourself the question of whether you don’t stop now. For me, the overall World Cup was the biggest thing I can achieve,” said the Bavarian in the “Extraunde” podcast.
The dramatic fight for the overall World Cup
The 31-year-old also told that she couldn’t really look forward to winning the big crystal ball. The fight for the overall World Cup was a close struggle between her and Lou JeanMonnot. The decision was only made in the last race – by a fall of the French woman shortly before the finish. “I’m still sorry for both of us that it has now been decided,” said Preuss.
Olympic Games 2026 as the next big goal
The next big goal is the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. For them, the fourth participation in the biathlon competitions, which will take place in Antholz this time. “I have an invoice with the Olympic Games. If it is going up to Antholz now, then I have come to the end,” said Preuss, who has never won an Olympic medal.
In the video: Franziska Preuss – well recovered to the Olympic year
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Source: BR24Sport 19.06.2025 – 12:54 p.m.
