Biathlon in Ruhpolding NOW live: do DSV stars defy the snowy sadness in Chiemgau?
Created: 01/11/2023 14:04
By: Marius Epp
Benedikt Doll is in good running form - if he hits the targets, he is a candidate for the front.
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There's only artificial snow in Ruhpolding - do the German biathletes still make it onto the podium?
The men's singles in the live ticker.
Biathlon World Cup 2022/2023: Home World Cup for the DSV athletes in Ruhpolding
The World Cup weekend in Ruhpolding begins with the men's individual over 20 kilometers (2:10 p.m.).
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Update from January 11, 1:39 p.m .:
The starting signal will be given in Ruhpolding in half an hour!
The long and tough 20 kilometers on artificial snow will demand a lot from the athletes today.
At an advantage is the one who can divide his forces well.
Shooting is particularly important today: For every missed shot, you get an additional minute.
There are no penalty loops.
Anyone who shoots flawlessly has very good chances of a top placement.
The German hopes rest on Benedikt Doll, who has presented himself in good shape in recent weeks, especially on the cross-country ski run.
He will also be the first DSV athlete to start the race.
Biathlon in Ruhpolding: men's singles - the German starters
Surname | start time |
|---|---|
Benedict Doll | 14:18:30 |
David Zobel | 14:19:30 |
Roman Rees | 14:25:30 |
Justus Strelow | 14:38:30 |
Johannes Kuehn | 14:48:30 |
Philip Nawrath | 14:54:30 |
First report from January 11th:
Ruhpolding - The view of the thin white band of snow at the Chiemgau Arena is bleak, the weather is modest, the sporting situation four weeks before the World Cup in Oberhof is mixed - but the anticipation of their home game in Ruhpolding wants Olympic champions Despite the adverse circumstances, Denise Herrmann-Wick did not let it cloud her.
After two years of the Ghost World Cup, she is looking forward to "finally being able to run in front of a home crowd again".
National coach Mark Kirchner also tried to remain positive after training on Tuesday in the sleet in Ruhpolding.
Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding: "You have to be able to cope with the conditions"
“You have to deal with the conditions.
They're okay so far.
It is also a big challenge for the technicians.
But we still go into the races in good spirits,” he said.
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Four weeks before the eagerly awaited home World Championships (February 8th to 19th), the German biathlon team will get a first taste of the special atmosphere.
Expectations and pressure are high - especially after Pokljuka's recent disappointments.
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There “not much fit together.
It is important to wipe your mouth,” demanded DSV sports director Felix Bitterling before the start in Ruhpolding on Wednesday (2:10 p.m. / ARD and Eurosport) with the men’s individual over 20 km.
It's not like "we're in terrible shape.
We just make it too difficult for ourselves at the shooting range.”
We are working intensively on the weaknesses so that we can play a better role again in Ruhpolding,” added Bitterling.
He was "in a positive mood that we can bring the athletes who are currently in good shape back to top positions."
Video: The squad of German biathletes
Biathlon World Cup in Ruhpolding: hopes rest on Doll and Herrmann
In good shape?
Herrmann-Wick and Benedikt Doll in particular met the high demands this winter.
The focus is also on the two top performers, especially since local hero Franziska Preuss is missing again.
She still hasn't fully recovered from a viral infection.
According to Kirchner, you have to “look from day to day”.
The 28-year-old is running out of time with a view to Oberhof.
(epp/SID)
