Wierer and Vittozzi: A slightly different rivalry

The two “Azzurre” and roommates answered questions from the magazine “Biathlon World” in a double interview. It quickly became clear that the two of them tick very differently. While Wierer is extroverted and full of life, Vittozzi is rather quiet and shy.

“We are completely different,” Wierer summed it up, “but that’s normal. Everyone has their own personality. Lisa is much calmer and more focused than me. In the summer, for example, I'm outside a lot more often, I love traveling and trying new things." Vittozzi spends her free time differently: "I enjoy being at home. These moments are sacred to me.”

“I’ve always been guided by Doro’s achievements and knew: That’s where I want to be one day.” Lisa Vittozzi In the World Cup standings, Vittozzi, who comes from Sappada/Plodn, is 7 points ahead of speedster Wierer in first place. There are many indications that the two will fight for victory in the overall standings. “I think it's a big advantage to have someone else on the team who can run at the top,” analyzes Wierer, Vittozzi's roommate. “In recent years, before the start of the season, I have never been able to estimate what level I am at – things are different now.” Vittozzi, on the other hand, explains: “I have always oriented myself towards Doro’s achievements. I knew she was at the level I wanted to reach.”

What quality would you like each other to have? “I really envy the willingness to work hard for hours,” says Dorothea Wierer. Her rival replies: “Doro may seem lazy, maybe she’s even a bit lazy. But she always does what she has to do and manages to get the most out of herself in competitions. I admire that.” The different starting rituals How different the two are is also clear from another thing. “Before the start of every competition I think to myself: Hopefully I won’t have to suffer too much,” explains Wierer. Vittozzi's thoughts are the opposite: "How long do I have to wait until it finally starts?"

Wierer and Vittozzi are fundamentally different. And yet, as a team, they led the “Azzurre” to the top of the world. Which shows that different paths can also lead to success. In the mixed relay (which also includes Lukas Hofer and Dominik Windisch) they are among the big favorites on Thursday (16.15:XNUMX p.m.).

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Wierer and Vittozzi: A slightly different rivalry

The World Championships begin on Thursday in Östersund with the mixed relay competition. The women Dorothea Wierer and Lisa Vittozzi will be competing in the “Azzurri” – the athletes who are dominating the World Cup this year. And they couldn't be more different.

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