At the final meeting of the local organizing committee (OC), chairman Franz Berger delivered an extremely positive summary of the recent Biathlon World Cup, the upcoming events, and the preparations for the 2028 World Championships.
Hochfilzen once again enjoyed a lively Biathlon World Cup weekend with numerous fans. However, the sporting conclusion from an Austrian perspective is mixed.
The World Cup weekend in Hochfilzen ended today with the men's relay race.
Today's women's relay race ended with a widely celebrated victory for the German team.
After his sprint victory yesterday, Johannes Thingnes Boe showcased his full class again today in the pursuit in Hochfilzen (AUT). The Norwegian triumphed in a thrilling race with a total of two penalty loops and a 3.5-second lead over Frenchman Emilien Jacquelin (1 missed shot).
After yesterday's sprint, today's program for the women in Hochfilzen (AUT) featured a pursuit race.
After the women, the men's sprint race was also on the schedule on the first competition day in Hochfilzen. Over the 10 km, the Norwegian team once again proved to be in a class of its own.
The women opened the home World Cup weekend in Hochfilzen today with a sprint race. In bright sunshine and a fantastic atmosphere, Germany's Franziska Preuß was in a class of her own at the start and celebrated her second World Cup victory of her career, despite one missed shot.
The biathletes' World Cup opener in Kontiolahti, Finland, is just a few days away. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing in Hochfilzen for the home World Cup from 13 to 15 December.
From 13 to 15 December, biathlon fans can once again look forward to exciting races and a colourful supporting programme at the World Cup in Hochfilzen. Preparations around the stadium have already begun and advance ticket sales are already in full swing.