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Unexpected novelty in the German biathlon team that Monday evening is in Annecy, home of the third stage of the World Cup.
Tuesday 10 December 2013 6 minutes reading time
Daniel Böhm, so far almost foolproof polygon, will remain at rest replaced by Christoph Stephan, already busy with good results in the competitions of Östersund. All the same, however, in the field of women.
From the statements of the Director Uwe competitive Müßiggang, Simon Schempp and Franziska Preuss transpires confidence for the forthcoming appointment agonistici.Uwe Müßiggang - "We are veterans of the stage in Hochfilzen in which we have shown to be in great growth. In the field men, the gap seems unbridgeable than the podium, while in the women's relay came thanks to the first placing in the top three positions of the season. Franzsika I was especially convinced Dahlmeier Preuss and Laura, who are showing despite the'' age to assert the positions that count in the World Cup. Overall, we are optimistic and confident that we can constantly fight for the podium, even if the level of competition in the men's field is always higher. One of the positive notes of Hochfilzen is was the return to competition of Simon Schempp, absent in Östersund due to an illness of the season. Choosing to wait one more week before you do that race has therefore proved to be correct. Böhm Very well that was repeated on the levels of Östersund disputing three very good races. Nevertheless, Daniel will remain at rest in Annecy where it will be replaced by Stephan. In this way, it will have a week off in most of the stages before January. With regard to the stage of Annecy,'' the goal is still to bring home the highest number of podium finishes as possible. We look forward to returning to racing. "
Franziska Preuss - "I am satisfied with the results of piuttosta Hochfilzen. Course with some errors in the polygon less things would have turned out differently, but now it's the past.'' The atmosphere in the stadium and along the course was fantastic. Plenty Fans have supported us and for me it was something really special. I have, however, tried to stay focused on the race, although I was a bit excited''. Honestly, I thought I could be so immediately competitive in Cup World, nor can fight side by side with the best. In France, I will try to do my best, starting from what has been done in the'' last race in Hochfilzen. "
Simon Schempp (pictured) - "L'' error'' in the last shooting session'' s pursuit gave me a huge hassle, but overall I can not be happy for'll seasonal debut in the World Cup. During the last laps of the race Sunday I did a little'' effort, but after the break to indisposition I knew it could not be in top condition. early Monday I'm in Annecy where I hope to be able to confirm what has been done in Hochfilzen. Myself and the rest of the team we want to constantly prove to be worth the podium'' for the entire season. "
ATHLETES SELECTED
FIELD MEN
- Andreas Birnbacher (SC Schleching) - Florian Graf (WSV Eppenschlag) - Erik Lesser (SC Eintracht Frankenhain) - Arnd Peiffer (WSV Clausthal-Zellerfeld) - Simon Schempp (SZ Uhingen) - Christoph Stephan (WSV Oberhof 05) FEMALE FIELD
- Laura Dahlmeier (SC Partenkirchen) - Miriam Gossner (SC Garmisch) - Andrea Henkel (SV Großbreitenbach) - Franziska Hildebrand (WSV Clausthal-Zellerfeld) - Franziska Preuss (SC Haag) - Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle (WSV Reit im Winkl)
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