DACH Male Biathletes Gear Up for Sunday’s Pursuit Race
Ten athletes from the DACH nations are gearing up for the upcoming pursuit race scheduled for Sunday. This event includes competitors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, each with varying degrees of strength and positioning.
DACH Male Biathletes Prepare for Pursuit Race
Germany: Strong Contenders
Germany will enter the pursuit race with notable confidence. Philipp Horn, who placed tenth in the sprint, is in a promising position. He finished with a time gap of 1:09 minutes and only one missed shot. Other German athletes include:
- David Zobel – 19th place, +1:41 minutes
- Justus Strelow – 23rd place, +1:46 minutes
- Philipp Nawrath – 26th place, +1:52 minutes
With four shooting bouts ahead, Germany aims for podium finishes if the athletes maintain their shooting accuracy.
Switzerland: Key Players in the Mix
Switzerland also boasts three athletes in the top 20, giving them a competitive edge. The athletes are:
- Joscha Burkhalter – 14th place
- Sebastian Stalder – 15th place
- Niklas Hartweg – 17th place
They will start the pursuit within a 16-second window, with time gaps between 1:22 and 1:38 minutes behind the sprint winner. This positioning enhances their potential for a robust overall performance.
Austria: Aiming for Advancement
Austrian athletes face a steeper challenge in the pursuit race. They are further back in positioning, as shown by their sprint results:
- Fabian Müllauer – 39th place, -2:23 minutes
- Simon Eder – 46th place, -2:37 minutes
- Patrick Jakob – 49th place, -2:44 minutes
Despite larger time gaps, the pursuit format allows for potential gains through aggressive skiing and precision shooting.
Upcoming Biathlon Schedule
Fans can look forward to a range of events during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including:
- February 8 – Mixed Relay (Men + Women)
- February 10 – Men 20km Individual
- February 11 – Women 15km Individual
- February 13 – Men 10km Sprint
- February 14 – Women 7.5km Sprint
- February 15 – Men 12.5km Pursuit and Women 10km Pursuit
- February 17 – Men 4×7.5km Relay
- February 18 – Women 4x6km Relay
- February 20 – Men 15km Mass Start
- February 21 – Women 12.5km Mass Start
Conclusion
The upcoming pursuit race is set to be a thrilling competition among the DACH nations. As the athletes prepare, fans eagerly await the showdown. With the combination of skill and strategy, it promises to be an exciting event in the biathlon calendar.
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