German Mixed Relay Team Misses Podium Finish in Oberhof

Biathlon World Cup: German Mixed Relay Team Misses Podium Finish in Oberhof

The German mixed relay team had a promising start but ultimately finished fifth in the World Cup event held in Oberhof on January 12, 2025.

The team, consisting of Danilo Riethmüller, Philipp Nawrath, Julia Tannheimer, and Franziska Preuß, led at halftime before struggling in the latter stages of the race. Tannheimer, in particular, faced challenges during her shooting round, which cost the team valuable time.

Despite holding a strong position initially, the team couldn't maintain their lead as the competition intensified and was overtaken by teams from Sweden, Norway, and France. Sweden clinched the victory, being the only team without any penalties during the shooting rounds, while Germany finished over a minute behind the leaders after encountering issues at the shooting range.

Julia Tannheimer, reflecting on her performance, mentioned, "I felt good but miscalculated the wind, which impacted my shooting. It's tough to miss points after such a strong start." Her teammates provided support, reiterating that every athlete makes mistakes, especially during their early career.

The next relay race will be crucial for the team as they look to improve their standings in the upcoming events.

Detailed results of the Mixed Relay