Franziska Preuß Poised to Make Biathlon History in Oslo
The German biathlete leads the World Cup standings by 20 points, aiming to end an eight-year drought for her country in the overall title race.
- Franziska Preuß holds a 20-point lead over Lou Jeanmonnot heading into the final Biathlon World Cup races in Oslo this weekend.
- Preuß could become the first German woman since Laura Dahlmeier in 2017 to win the overall World Cup title, solidifying her status in the sport.
- She has excelled this season with 92% shooting accuracy and strong physical performance, earning over 260,000 euros in prize money so far.
- In addition to the overall title, Preuß leads the sprint and mass start discipline standings, with opportunities to secure further victories.
- Overcoming years of health challenges, including sinus surgery, Preuß has achieved consistent success, highlighted by four medals at the February World Championships.