Voigt and Preuß Achieve Top Results in Pursuit Race

Biathlon in Hochfilzen: Voigt and Preuß with Top Results in the Pursuit

At the Biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Vanessa Voigt and Franziska Preuß achieved impressive results in the women's 10-kilometer pursuit race held on December 14, 2024. Just one day after Preuß's sprint victory, Voigt finished this race in second place and Preuß in third.

Jeanmonnot, the French athlete, won the race with a flawless shooting performance, recording a time of 29:48.5 minutes. This victory also earned her an additional prize for the best pursuit time of the season.

Voigt, who started in eighth place, moved up thanks to her excellent shooting, while Preuß fell behind due to shooting errors, managing to maintain her ranking as the overall leader in the World Cup standings. After the race, both athletes expressed their satisfaction and highlighted their preparations over the summer leading to their current success.

Preuß reflected on her mistakes during her standing shooting phase and expressed contentment with her overall achievement despite falling from first to third position during the pursuit.

Overall, the race saw a strong competition among the leading biathletes, with Voigt and Preuß representing the German team with significant achievements, showcasing the depth of talent in women's biathlon.