“Fantastic feeling” – that’s what the gold heroes say

Dorothea Wierer and Dominik Windisch were crowned biathlon world champions for the first time on Sunday. After Wierer left everyone behind in the women's mass start and took gold (click here for the detailed race report) , Dominik Windisch followed up later in the men's race. He almost sensationally won a crazy mass start race (here are the details) .

Unexpected medal for “Doro” “I am overjoyed to have won my first world title. Unfortunately, the big highlights of the season have not been my strength so far,” emphasized Dorothea Wierer after the race. She was happy to have shot cleanly three times in a row. It was only at the last standing attempt that the 28-year-old made two mistakes and made things exciting again. “I had some big problems at these World Championships, especially when it came to shooting,” she looked back. “Dedicate medals to your teammates” Dorothea Wierer The gold medal came completely unexpectedly. “I went into the competition without any great expectations, especially because of the stomach problem, which is why I had to cancel the relay at short notice on Saturday,” said Wierer. That's why she dedicated the medal to her teammates. “There would have been something in the season too, I’m sorry,” she emphasized. Difficult conditions “It’s a fantastic feeling,” said Dominik Windisch after the race. The World Cup hasn't gone as planned so far - not just for him, but for the entire Italian national team. The double victory is even nicer. “I’m also happy for Dorothea, she deserves it after a strong season,” praised Windisch. This time it was very difficult at the shooting range. “I tried to just focus on myself,” Windisch explained. “Looking forward to the home World Cup” Dominik Windisch He coped well with the wind, and the wind wasn't that strong at the last shooting. “That was my luck,” said Windisch. The 29-year-old from Oberrasen is already looking forward to next year's World Championships, which will take place in Antholz. “I can hardly wait to give it my all in the home competitions. “It probably only happens once in an athlete’s life to be able to fight for medals at a home World Championships,” said Windisch. Happy about gold: Dominik Windisch. © APA/afp / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

The most important medal for him is still the Olympic one. Windisch recently won two bronze medals in South Korea. “The Olympics are of course a bigger deal, but the joy is the same,” emphasized the newly crowned world champion.

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“Fantastic feeling” – that’s what the gold heroes say

“Overjoyed”, “fantastic”, “sensational”: the joy knew no bounds for the newly crowned biathlon world champions Dorothea Wierer and Dominik Windisch.

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