“Cool how she did it”: Austrian biathlete praises Franziska Preuß

Austrian biathlete Anna Gandler was forced to end her previous season early due to health issues. Speaking at the Loop One Festival in Munich’s Olympic Park, Gandler described how tough it was to step away mid‑season and the challenges of rebuilding afterward.

Gandler also revealed that Germany’s Franziska Preuß is a major role model for her. She praised Preuß’s approach and resilience, calling it “cool how she did it,” and highlighted how Preuß’s return to the top — culminating in the overall World Cup title last winter — inspires her as she targets a successful Olympic season ahead.