German B Riley finished eighth at the Biathlon World Cup in Antholz. Anna Weidel, one of the German women’s quartet nominated for the Olympics, Franziska Hildebrand, Janina Hetich and Hanna Kebinger scored 13 extra rounds in the 4x6km run and was 1:08.2 minutes behind the victorious Norwegian around Tiril Eckhoff. . Norway (1 penalty loop + 10 extra rounds) took their first relay win of the winter in 1:12:54.1 hours ahead of Russia (3+12/+24.6 sec) and France (0+13/+32.6).

The German Ski Association (DSV) used its second set just two weeks before the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing (February 4 to 20). Franziska Preuss, under construction, is absent from the World Cup in Antholz, like Vanessa Hinz, after a foot injury and a coronavirus infection. Denise Herrmann and Vanessa Voigt are in action at Sunday’s mass debut (3.15 p.m. on LIVETICKER).

Biathlon: Women’s relay in antholz – results

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USA with Strong Performance: USA can be proud of themselves: the team finished fifth. The final lap was tough for Kebinger, she finished eighth in the end. The Swiss are one place ahead.

Norway won! Norway wins the race. Russia is at number two. In the photo finish, France defeated Italy to take third place.

Russia can break: Norway’s victory must be certain. Russia may retreat from France in the fight for second place.

Who ends up on the podium? Russia and France are fighting for second place. The US may surprise: they rank fifth behind Italy. Selina Gasparin overtook Kebinger on the track.

Eighth Shooting: Left-handed shooter Tundrewold took his time. She gets along well with an extra. That must be the win! Because of her fall, Charvatova’s diopters have snowed on and have problems. France and Russia take advantage of this and pass. Kebinger leads with two spares and takes fifth.

The fall of Charvatova! Check crashes and derails. This gives Tandrewold a 29-second lead and he single-handedly moves to the last standing leg.

Deciding on a shooting range? For the German team the distance from the front remains the same. Is victory decided at the shooting range?

Kebinger on Seven: After another extra, Kebinger drops out in seventh place, ahead of him is Reid for USA. The Czech Republic and Norway remain on top.

Seventh Shooting: Tundrevold and Charvatova together come to the final stages of the shooting. Both remain innocent. Sanfilippo shoots in tandem with Kebinger, both of which require at least one spare. Meanwhile, Bescond pulled by.

Russia at seven: Russia, having held a long lead, is now 34 seconds behind. Nevertheless, everything is still possible for him in seventh place. The French are also in the fight for the podium, one place behind the Germans.

Biathlon: Women’s relay in Antholz now in live ticker – final changes

last change: From 14 to four, that’s the result for Janina Hetich, who will be more than satisfied with it. Her debut in the fight against the best will still be difficult for Hannah Kebinger.

Trio on top: The front trio lost, Hetich was able to hold on for ten seconds. Russia and France are behind. The tension remains high.

Everything re-opened: Now everything is possible again! Italy, Czech Republic and Norway are now leading and Janina Hatich is now in fourth place. The difference is now only 20 seconds. What a wild race!

Sixth Shooting: Russia comes to the shooting range with a lead of 40 seconds. But the lead won’t last long – there are three penalties! Can others take advantage of this? Comola only needs two parts for Italy and is now the leader. Htitch also needed two spares, Ida Lien was able to put the Norwegian in third after a brilliant shootout. Madness!

Poland Surprise: The Poles, now with Zyblut, show an unexpectedly strong run and are third behind Russia and Italy.

Fifth Shooting: Russia gets through with an extra. All other teams must reload at least once, Canada also three times. Switzerland narrowly escaped the penalty loop.

In the middle of the race: Halfway through the race, the Russian, with Irina Kazkevich currently on the track, is still living up to her role as the favourite. Norway and Germany disappointed, Switzerland shocked.

Biathlon: Women’s relay in Antholz now in live ticker – second change

Second change: The field is far behind Russia. The favourites, France is in fifth place. Sweden has clearly lagged behind. Janina Hatich takes a 1:30 minute backpack with her on her rounds.

Weir beats Zuck: Dorothea Weirer shows a strong final lap and overtakes Zuck. Reztsova can extend her lead to 23 seconds. Hildebrand is 14th behind by more than 1:20 minutes.

17 seconds ahead for Russia: Poland is 17 seconds behind Russia. Lena is fighting for third place with Heckie Weirer.

Fourth shoot: All have to be reloaded. Russia gets the best of it and leads with a good shot from Reztsova. Beaudry and Haecki do well too. Austria and Germany shoot together, Hildebrandt needs two spares.

Leshchanka with lead: Belarus is already 10 seconds ahead of its pursuers. Behind them turned out to be the field: Switzerland was able to advance to fourth place, Russia and Poland are in front. Like Switzerland, Canada is also doing well in the top six.

Third Shooting: There are two parts for Franziska Hildebrand. Ahead of Hildebrand on the track is the Eckhof, the gap widens.

Third Shooting: Meanwhile, all three come to the shooting range. Anderson starts first but misses three times. Belarus takes advantage of this weakness and passes. Wierer is also fighting against the penalty loop that Sweden now has to run.

Can Hildebrandt verify her form? Franziska Hildebrand started her first lap well. Behind them are the Norwegians with Tiril Eckhoff, who can’t catch up with Hildebrandt.

Weirr is holding: There are now some lesser known names: Leshchanka and Ingela Andersen (SWE) for Belarus, who usually compete in the IBU Cup. Wierer catches both.

Biathlon: Women’s Relay in Antholz now in live ticker – first change

First change: This is the order in which squadrons come first to change. Amy Baserga showed an excellent run and finished fourth. The first ten seasons are under 40 seconds. Hildebrand took over from Weidel 1:11 minutes behind.

Alimbekva can draw: Alimbekawa plays to his strengths in cross-country skiing, with Brosnan a few meters behind. Vitozzi keeps his distance from Sweden the same.

Sweden and Belarus continue to lead: Brosnan and Alimbekawa are still ahead, three seconds ahead of Vitozzi. Anna Weidel is struggling on the track in 14th, 54 seconds first. The Norwegian players are also far behind.

Second Shooting: Alimbekwa has to be reloaded twice. Vitoji shot clean with a timing of 16.8 seconds. Weidel needs an addition.

The United States, Switzerland and Poland include: Squadrons from Switzerland, USA and Poland are currently in the top ten. All three seasons are not favourites.

short distance: Belarus and Sweden continue to lead the field a few meters ahead of the competition. Russia and Italy lead the chasing sector.

Norway with penalty loop: Naughton goes into a penalty loop the first time he shoots, three reloaded cartridges are not enough. Meanwhile, Switzerland remains innocent. Austria needed three additional cartridges.

First Shooting: Brosn cleans up and starts the first loop. Alimbekava for Belarus follows. Weidel needs two spares and is already 29 seconds behind.

Brosnan Lead: Sweden’s Mona Brosnan can be reassuring after finishing third in the individual race. She is already showing her good running form and is gaining momentum going forward. Germany is eleven seconds behind.

It begins! The initial signal has been given. This is the first relay competition for Anna Weidel. The region negates the first kilometer together, with France and Russia at the top.

Biathlon: Women’s relay in Antholz now in live ticker – start of the race

Before starting: A total of 21 relay teams compete. As always, the performance at the shooting range today will be decisive. In relay competition, however, surprise and disappointment are inevitable. How will the German team deal with unfamiliar artists?

Before starting: Switzerland will also have nothing to do with the outcome of the race. Best Swiss is in second place, along with Lena Hacky. The team is complemented by Amy Baserga and Gasparin sisters Alyssa and Selina.

Before starting: Austrians take part in the relay competition without Lisa Theresa Hauser. Julia Schweiger, Anna Juppe, Katharina Innerhofer and Christina Ryder go to the track one after the other. You will only have outside possibilities.

Before starting: Other top athletes such as Marte Olsbu Roisland and the Aberg sisters are also missing. The Norwegians are still well positioned and with Caroline Offigstad Naughton, Tyril Eckhoff, Ida Lien and Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold among the favourites. The French women won the relay at Roohpolding, and expectations are high. Like the Belarus team, the Russians should not be underestimated.

Before starting: The German team is eliminated. Vanessa Voigt, Denise Herrmann and Vanessa Hinz are not in the beginning. Franziska Preuss is still missing since her injury and a coronavirus infection in December. Germany sends Anna Weidel, Franziska Hildebrandt, Janina Hetich and Hanna Kebinger to the race. Kebinger recently celebrated his World Cup debut and is currently ranked fourth.

Before starting: Today it was the men’s turn and it was very successful from the German point of view. Benedict Doll debuted in a big way and set up an exclamation point ahead of the Olympics.

Before starting: The fourth women’s relay of the season opens at 3 p.m.

Before starting: Hello and welcome to the Women’s Biathlon Relay in Antholz, Italy.