Franziska Preuß Clinches First Biathlon Overall World Cup Title in Dramatic Finale

The German athlete secured her career-defining victory after rival Lou Jeanmonnot's fall and a withdrawn protest, capping a season of resilience and consistency.

Franziska Preuß became the sixth German woman to win the Biathlon Overall World Cup, achieving a career milestone at age 31.
Her victory came after a tense final race at Oslo's Holmenkollen, where rival Lou Jeanmonnot fell on the last lap, allowing Preuß to reclaim the lead.
The French team initially protested the race result but withdrew the protest shortly afterward, confirming Preuß's triumph.
Preuß's season included four individual World Cup wins, 13 podium finishes, and four medals at the World Championships in Lenzerheide.
Overcoming years of health setbacks, including a sinus surgery last year, Preuß now sets her sights on competing for Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games in Antholz.