Biathlete Franziska Preuß continues to have health problems. The 29-year-old is not only out for the World Cup in Oslo.
Biathlete Franziska Preuß continues to suffer from health problems. A respiratory illness makes it impossible to take part in the upcoming competitions.
As the German Ski Association announced on Friday, the 29-year-old will not be able to take part in the competitions in Oslo this weekend and will certainly not be able to take part in the competitions in Soldier Hollow/USA next week due to ongoing health problems. “Assuming perfect health, we aim to start at the World Cup finals in Canmore“, said the German team doctor Katharina Blume. The last competitions of the winter are on the program in Canada from March 14th to 17th.
Infections are slowing down Upper Bavaria
The Upper Bavarian’s story of suffering continues. During the course of the season, a corona infection and other infection symptoms forced Preuß to take breaks. She got off to an optimal start to the season and even briefly secured the yellow jersey for the lead in the overall World Cup in Östersund, Sweden, in December. But she immediately lost this again due to a forced break.
Preuß fights against inflammation
She was also unable to compete in the women’s relay at the World Championships in Nove Mesto in February due to illness. Without the final runner who was actually seeded, the German quartet still received bronze. “At first I recovered well from the cold from Nove Mesto and was able to train at home again, but after the flight to Oslo my sinuses completely closed and I’ve been fighting the inflammation ever since“Wrote Preuss on Instagram after her cancellation of the first race in Oslo was announced on Wednesday.”We’re not burying our heads in the sand, but of course the situation could be much better.”
Preuß also had to end last season early due to persistent health problems and therefore missed the home World Cup in Oberhof, Thuringia.