Before the World Cup start in Lenzerheide
Easy concerns about German biathlon star
11.02.2025 – 8:42 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
The biathlon World Cup in Lenzerheide in Switzerland begins on Wednesday. A German star was sick recently and still hopes for a top performance.
The Ski World Cup in Saalbach-Hinterglemm is already in full swing. On Wednesday, the best biathletes will also start their World Cup in Lenzerheide in Switzerland. It starts with the mixed relay. Philipp Nawrath is also part of the current German World Cup squad. However, the DSV star was recently sick, as the association announced on its website.
Biathlon sports director Felix Bitterling said: “Philipp Nawrath had to struggle with a slight illness after Antholz, but seems to have recovered well-it remains to be seen whether he can build on his full level of performance or need one or two race.”
Nawrath himself said to his form: “The preparation in Antholz went really well for me. The weather was great, the training was fun, and I was able to get back into full time after my short illness -related break. We easily adjusted my training program so that I Back in top shape, and I think that worked very well.
Danilo Riethmüller was not there in Antholz. But he “makes a strong impression and is ready for his missions,” continued Bitterling.
Franziska Preuss still leads the overall ranking for women and goes to the World Cup as a favorite. She herself is optimistic that she can get a medal. “My approach has always been: If you make it onto the podium in the World Cup, it is also a realistic goal at a World Cup. I am grateful for the success this winter and hope to be able to build right there,” said the 30- Year old.
Preuss continues: “It is important for me to get to the races with a certain relaxation and do my best – then hopefully there is also reason to be happy.”