Preuß Celebrates Another Success in Ruhpolding

On January 19, 2025, at the World Cup in Ruhpolding, Franziska Preuß secured a second-place finish in the women's mass start, marking her third podium in Ruhpolding.

Swedish athlete Elvira Öberg claimed victory with an impressive performance, completing the race with four perfect shooting rounds in a time of 33:00.5. Despite one penalty round, Preuß fought through the competition and in a thrilling sprint for second place, finished just ahead of French competitor Jeanne Richard, who also performed well.

The race had ideal weather conditions, with light wind and sunshine, allowing for a competitive atmosphere. Preuß reflected on her race strategy, noting that she had to conserve energy for a decisive finish, an approach that paid off as she outpaced Richard in a close finish. Her consistent shooting accuracy this season has been a significant factor in her success, although she acknowledged a minor slip that impacted her shooting rate.

Preuß's podium finish follows a disappointing performance in Oberhof, demonstrating her resilience and strategic adjustments. With this result, she expanded her lead in the overall World Cup rankings, now holding a 142-point advantage over her nearest rival, Jeanmonnot, who finished ninth in the mass start.