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Franziska Preuss has yet to debut in the World Cup in Germany but his name is already on the lips of all fans of biathlon. The triumphs at the national championships in September have raised the'' attention to the nineteen year old Bavarian, already capable of winning an individual gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck 2012.
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The footlights were already on the Teutonic teenager who along with Laura Dahlmeier, you may return the German women's team on top of the world in the years to come. The magazine has created a'' Netzathleten interview with the rising star of'' biathlon Teutonic we report the full transcript.
Franziska, what is the thing you like most about the biathlon? "While skiing you have to constantly manage your energy trying to go fast and at the same time not to overdo it to not get out of breath in a shot. Beautiful I find this combination because in biathlon you should always seek perfection. "
How was your impact with the A-Team? "All'' beginning it was very strange, I only knew Laura (Dahlmeier ed.) Even I had never met in person Andrea Henkel! So I had to break the ice, but there are successful and now I feel part of a team. "
How's your preparation? "At the moment I can not complain.'ve Always been in good health, workouts have always gone well.'' The last year has not been so, I was often sick. Instead the last few months everything is went smoothly and I hope to continue in this vein'' during the winter. "
The Olympic Games in Sochi are already a goal for yourself? Or are you being so young you do not put pressure on you? "Will try to qualify, that's for sure. If I had to do it would be to do some really super good result. But if things go wrong I can always think of having 19 years and look confidence to 2018. "
Apart from Sochi, c'' is some stage of the World Cup where you hope to do well? "Undoubtedly the two in Germany in front of the home crowd. Particularly in Ruhpolding because the tracks, with all those short climbs, I like a lot. "
Looking at yourself, what do you consider your strengths and which ones where you have to work harder to improve? "In the end I'm comfortable and I'm satisfied with my level. Regarding the shot, however, are still quite unstable . In the polygons shot very well, while in others wrong too. Specifically I had some slip in the race. So my goal is to become more consistent on the pitch, mainly able to avoid the debacle. If I had to do it I would be very satisfied ".
As for the race tactics, you're also taking care of this aspect''? 'I tend to leave very strong and also for this last year in the last few laps I walked frequently experience difficulties. Another My goal is to become much more ; competitive in the final laps of the race. "
Try to also improve your skiing? In this regard Gössner Miriam and Darya Domracheva are highly appreciated for their technique. "Yes, it's a detail that I care, often watch videos on YouTube to get ideas, especially Martin Fourcade. He is my reference point because I find his skiing really fantastic. Moreover'm really impressed by how he looks always calm and relaxed as he competes.'s just fascinating. "
Finally, a question about the'' power. '' Being an athlete you have to be very careful what you eat, follow any special diet requirements? "Actually no, I eat normally, like any other person. Sometimes I give myself even a pizza or chocolate without any problems. Course, not never exaggerate with these things. "
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