German women narrowly miss podium in team sprint

German women narrowly miss podium in team sprint

Originally published in sportschau.de on December 13, 2024

In the World Cup team sprint held in Davos, the German women's pair of Coletta Rydzek and Laura Gimmler fell short of the podium by a mere 0.4 seconds, finishing in fourth place. The race was gripping, with Rydzek battling to overtake Switzerland's Anja Weber but ultimately falling short by just 0.4 seconds. The victory was secured by the Swedish duo Jonna Sundling and Emma Ribom, who led an impressive race. Notably, several top competitors from Sweden and Norway chose to rest during this event, leading to a less typical lineup. Meanwhile, in the men's team sprint, Johannes Kläbo of Norway clinched a decisive victory with a powerful sprint in the final lap.