Franziska Preuss Wins Gold in Women's 10km Pursuit

Franziska Preuss of Germany secured her first individual gold medal at the International Biathlon Union World Championships by winning the women's 10km pursuit in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, with a time of 26 minutes 58.9 seconds. Preuss shot cleanly, hitting all 20 targets, and finished 39.1 seconds ahead of Sweden's Elvira Oeberg, who claimed silver after overtaking France's Justine Braisaz-Bouchet in a thrilling final lap. Braisaz-Bouchet, who had been in second place, ultimately finished with the bronze, 40.9 seconds behind Preuss, having missed three shots throughout the race. The competition was held under favorable weather conditions, contributing to a display of exceptional performance from the athletes. Preuss expressed her joy and satisfaction with her victory, highlighting the emotional significance of the day. This race adds to her earlier achievements at the championships, where she also earned a sprint silver and a mixed relay bronze.