They won the dress rehearsal in Antholz three weeks ago and are also expecting something at the World Championships in Nove Mesto: With Vannesa Voigt and Justus Strelow, the German Ski Association (DSV) will start in the single mixed relay on Thursday (February 15, 2024). .
It’s been a little over three weeks since Vannesa Voigt and Justus Strelow caused a surprise in South Tyrol with their victory in the Single Mixed in Antholz. Now the two best shooters from the DSV should also get a place on the podium at the World Cup.
“We know we can do it. I hope that we can fight for the medals and maybe even the victory“, said the 27-year-old Strelow. At the dress rehearsal on January 20th, the Saxon and the Thuringian made the assembled competition look old, cleared 39 of 40 targets in the first attempt and were the first to cross the finish line.
Voigt gets it Confidence – Strelow saves energy
For another coup, Voigt, who ran behind her own expectations in the first races of the World Cup, gained the necessary self-confidence on Tuesday in fifth place in the individual over 15 kilometers. “Antholz is not that easy to repeat, but there is a lot in it“, explained the 26-year-old.
In order to have enough strength, Strelow also skips the strenuous individual on Wednesday. “Single and single-mixed don’t mix well. Of course you want to run World Cup races. But in the end it’s about medals. I can make my best contribution to the team in singles mixed“, says Strelow.
| Date | Decision | winner |
|---|---|---|
Wed., February 7th | Mixed relay (4×6 km) | France |
Fri, February 9th | Women’s sprint (7.5 km) | Julia Simon |
Sat., February 10 (5:05 p.m.) | Men’s sprint (10 km) | Sturla Holm Laegreid |
Sun., February 11th (2:30 p.m.) | Women’s pursuit (10 km) | Julia Simon |
Sun., February 11th (5:05 p.m.) | Men’s Pursuit (12.5 km) | Johannes Thingnes Bö |
Tue., February 13th (5:10 p.m.) | Women’s Individual (15 km) | Lisa Vittozzi |
Wed., February 14th (5:20 p.m.) | Men’s Individual (20 km) | |
Thursday, February 15th (6:00 p.m.) | Single-Mixed (4×3 km + 1.5 km) | |
Sat., February 17 (1:45 p.m.) | Women’s relay (4×6 km) | |
Sat., February 17 (4:30 p.m.) | Men’s relay (4×7.5 km) | |
Sun., February 18th (2:15 p.m.) | Women’s mass start (12.5 km) | |
Sun., February 18th (4:30 p.m.) | Men’s mass start (15 km) |