“It was a strange day at the shooting range”

A flawless Denise Herrmann-Wick won the gold medal in the women's sprint at the World Championships in Oberhof. The decisive factor for this was a sensational performance on the shooting range. For the former cross-country skier, who started biathlon in 2016, it was the second gold medal at a World Cup.

In the end, Dorothea Wierer only finished in 19th place, around a minute behind the medal ranks. The decisive factor for this was one error each in prone and standing shooting. “It was a strange day at the shooting range, I didn’t feel the way I wanted to while shooting,” said the 32-year-old.

Dorothea Wierer had to settle for 19th place in Oberhof. © APA/afp / TOBIAS SCHWARZ

On Sunday, the three-time world champion has to come from behind the field. “Anything can happen in the pursuit, also depending on the weather conditions: the first two have a good lead, the third is a little closer,” said Wierer.

Vittozzi with 5th place Lisa Vittozzi, on the other hand, took fifth place. The 28-year-old from Sappada/Plodn missed a target while shooting standing. “It's a shame about the mistake, the shot went just wide. I am confident for the pursuit, in which I will have an excellent starting position,” said the Azzurra.

In the end, she was almost 20 seconds short of bronze, but her starting position for the pursuit on Sunday is excellent. “I am happy to have finished in the top six places, which is always an impressive result at a World Championship,” said Vittozzi at the finish.

This is how it continues in Oberhof The Biathlon World Championships in Oberhof continue on Saturday (14.30:13.35 p.m.) with the men's sprint. Then Lukas Hofer and Patrick Braunhofer will also intervene in the title fights. The women's pursuit, however, takes place on Sunday at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

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“It was a strange day at the shooting range”

Denise Herrmann-Wick secured the gold medal in the sprint at her home World Championships in Oberhof. The Azzurre, however, had less reason to celebrate. Here we provide you with the voices from Oberhof.

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