About strong World Cup debuts and difficult decisions

All five Azzurre ranked in the top 30 in the Oberhof singles. Lisa Vittozzi took bronze, Samuela Comola came fourth, Dorothea Wierer 15th, Hannah Auchentaller 22nd and Rebecca Passler came 28th. The two young Antholz women in particular were not taken aback by the biathlon-crazy audience in Oberhof at their World Cup premiere deliver and demonstrate consistently consistent performances. Passler finished 34,45th, 28th and 33th in the title fights in the Thuringian Forest, while Auchentaller was even better (32rd, 22nd and XNUMXnd).

The World Cup has been a complete success so far, especially for Auchentaller. She also benefited from a new IBU rule , through which five Azzurre were allowed to start in the sprint and individual, and made ice-cold use of their opportunities. Auchentaller probably only made a mistake in the individual because her shooting range was mistakenly set to zero after just 3 shots in her last shooting session. “I stood there and didn’t know what to do. I debated whether to raise my hand or continue the series, but I decided to move on,” Auchentaller explained to colleagues at Italy Fund .

After her best result in the elite class, it is now even possible for Auchentaller to take part in the World Cup mass start. The first 15 of the overall World Cup and the best 15 of the Oberhof races form the 30-strong starting field on Sunday. Auchentaller is currently in 31st place in this ranking and therefore only narrowly missed out on taking part. On the other hand, if she were to be absent due to illness, she would be the first replacement.

Who is running in the relay? With a view to the women's relay on Saturday, head coach Alexander Inderst & Co. are now faced with a difficult decision. Lisa Vittozzi and Dorothea Wierer are already set. Samuela Comola also probably got a ticket after her fourth place. So the decision could be between Passler and Auchentaller. Passler is usually considered a reliable shooter and has already been on the podium twice this year with the women's relay team. She was also a constant in the World Cup this year. However, their strong form speaks in favor of Auchentaller.

Italy's women's relay team always has a good chance of winning a medal, regardless of who finishes. And the young South Tyroleans have already passed their talent test. In any case, things continue at the World Championships in Oberhof with the single mixed relay on Thursday. The azure duo will be Vittozzi and Tommaso Giacomel.

World Cup in Oberhof: The rest of the program Thursday February 16nd Single mixed relay (15.10 p.m.) Saturday, February 18 Men's relay (11.45), women's relay (15.00) Sunday February 19th Men's mass start (12.30), women's mass start (15.15)

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About strong World Cup debuts and difficult decisions

Italy's biathlon fans were able to rejoice not only in Lisa Vittozzi's bronze medal at the individual World Championships in Oberhof on Wednesday, but also in a strong team performance. The coaches are now spoiled for choice.

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