Biathlon World Cup: Germany wins women’s relay at home in Ruhpolding

by Leandro Lutz • 18.01.2025
Ruhpolding
The biathlon World Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Ruhpolding, Germany, with the 4x6km relay event for women. After a solid performance, Germany won the race.

The biathlon World Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Ruhpolding, Germany, with the 4x6km relay event for women. After a solid performance, Germany won the race.

Germany (Stefanie Scherer, Selina Grotian, Sophia Schneider, Franziska Preuss) took first place today at the women’s 4x6km relay race in Ruhpolding with a total time of 1:07:47.6.

Norway (Karoline Offigstad Knotten, Juni Arnekleiv, Maren Kirkeeide, Ragnhild Femsteinevik) snagged second place, 17.4 seconds back. France (Paula Botet, Oceane Michelon, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Julia Simon) completed the podium in third place, 25.8 seconds behind the winners. 

Top 5, 4x6km Relay, Women

  1. Germany (Stefanie Scherer, Selina Grotian, Sophia Schneider, Franziska Preuss), (0+4), 1:07:47.6
  2. Norway (Karoline Offigstad Knotten, Juni Arnekleiv, Maren Kirkeeide, Ragnhild Femsteinevik), (0+10), +17.4
  3. France (Paula Botet, Oceane Michelon, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Julia Simon), (1+7), +25.8
  4. Switzerland (Elisa Gasparin, Lena Haecki-Gross, Aita Gasparin, Amy Baserga), (0+8), +35.8
  5. Sweden (Anna Magnusson, Ella Halvarsson, Hanna Öberg, Elvira Öberg), (1+12), +1:06.3

Complete results can be found HERE and HERE

Read More – Biathlon World Cup: Complete program for Ruhpolding

FACTS Ruhpolding Biathlon World Cup Season 2024/2025

  • When: Wednesday, January 15 to Sunday, January 19, 2025 
  • Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
  • Where: Ruhpolding, Germany
  • What: IBU World Cup in Ruhpolding, Germany

PROGRAM

Wednesday, January 15: 20km Individual M (More details can be found HERE)

  • 14:10 CET: 20km Individual, Men

Thursday, January 16: 15km Individual W (More details can be found HERE)

  • 14:10 CET: 15km Individual, Women

Friday, January 17: 4×7.5km Relay M (More details can be found HERE)

  • 14:20 CET: 4×7.5km Relay, Men

Saturday, January 18: 4x6km Relay W (More details can be found HERE)

  • 14:20 CET: 4x6km Relay, Women

Sunday, January 19: 12.5km/15km Mass Start (More details can be found HERE)

  • 12:30 CET: 15km Mass Start, Men
  • 15:00 CET: 12.5km Mass Start, Women

After Ruhpolding (Germany), the biathlon World Cup heads to Antholz-Anterselva (Italy), Lenzerheide (Switzerland) for the World Championships, Nove Mesto Na Morave (Czech Republic), and Pokljuka (Slovenia). Then, the 2024/2025 World Cup season ends in Oslo (Norway).

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season

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