Unleashing Victory: Doll Tops Biathlon World Cup with Sprint Triumph
In the exhilarating opener of the Biathlon World Cup season, Benedikt Doll claimed victory in the men's sprint event in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
With a commanding lead of 5.4 seconds, the 33-year-old veteran triumphed over Norwegian standouts Johannes Thingnes Bö and teammate Philipp Nawrath, who each missed a target once. Doll's success marked a significant turning point in his career, his first triumph since March 2023. His superior shooting performance and exceptional skis laid the groundwork for the German Ski Association's remarkable result.
The DSV's exceptional team effort was further cemented by Philipp Horn's fourth-place finish, his score of 1 miss providing impressive evidence of his World Championship standard. Johannes Kühn also made the top 6 despite launching six misses, signifying the remarkable resilience of the German contingent.
Justus Strelow, despite a single miss, ensured a notable 18th place finish, positioning himself optimistically for the pursuit race on Saturday. Regrettably, only David Zobel could not maintain his composure, succumbing to the pressure and missing two targets, resulting in a 39th place finish.
The anticipated confrontation between Germany and Norway in this Biathlon World Cup premiere delivered exciting twists, with the DSV athletes ultimately emerging victorious. "Our shooting was exceptional - I knew from my prone shooting that it would be a zero - that was an incredible sensation, and we had truly excellent skis," shared an elated Doll in his post-race interview on ZDF.
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Benedikt Doll's accomplishments at the 2025 Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, unfolded as follows:
- Benedikt Doll: Despite his victory in the Sprint event, Doll experienced a less favorable outcome in the Men's Pursuit, finishing 12th, once again highlighting the complexity of biathlon competitions.
- German Biathletes' Performance: Despite inconsistent results in the Men's competition, the German women, led by Franziska Preuss, displayed exceptional form. Preuss claimed the Women's Pursuit title with an impressive 20/20 shooting streak, earning her first World Championship gold.
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