After strong Ridnaun results: Hinz also at the World Cup

The 30-year-old has only been used in the IBU Cup this season and has recommended herself for a return to the German Ski Association's squad thanks to her good performances, explained sports director Felix Bitterling in a statement on Tuesday. “She fought back, especially in the running area,” he said. Hinz was set back by numerous injuries in the summer. After the Summer World Championships in Ruhpolding at the end of August, she complained of back problems, then became ill, tore the lateral ligament in her left foot and also suffered tendonitis in her right hand. She has already made it onto the podium three times in the IBU Cup this season, including two times in the stage in Ridnaun from December 16th to 18th. “The challenge of offering myself to the World Cup team through the IBU Cup was not easy,” said Hinz. “Of course I’m happy now to have the chance in the World Cup.” Preuß is out due to illness Franziska Preuß will not be there, as she cannot make the trip due to a viral infection and fever. She is represented by Janina Hettich-Walz. There are no changes in the men led by Benedikt Doll compared to the performance in Le Grand-Bornand. The World Cup in Pokljuka begins on Thursday with the women's sprint over 7,5 kilometers. The men also start with a sprint a day later. “Our goal for Pokljuka is certainly that those athletes who do not yet have full or partial qualification for the World Cup achieve this as quickly as possible. Otherwise, we would like to use Pokljuka for a clean and good start to the new year,” said Bitterling. In addition to Hinz, a South Tyrolean also distinguished herself with strong results in the IBU Cup. Of all people, the local hero from Ridnaun Federico Sanfilippo impressed at her home stage and is therefore in the World Cup squad at Pokljuka.

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After strong Ridnaun results: Hinz also at the World Cup

Vanessa Hinz has made it back into the German World Cup squad. The three-time relay world champion Vanessa Hinz is celebrating her comeback at the Biathlon World Cup in Pokljuka, Slovenia, after recently delivering in the IBU Cup - also in Ridnaun.

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