Vanessa Voigt to pursue individual training for biathlon season

German biathlete Vanessa Voigt has reached an agreement with the German Ski Association (DSV) to prepare for the upcoming World Cup season through an individual training program. Instead of participating in the national team’s central training camps, the 28-year-old will tailor her preparation to her personal needs.

Biathlon sports director Bernd Eisenbichler stated that the DSV has maintained “open and constructive conversations” with Voigt to find a solution. While she will train independently, the DSV will remain in close contact and continue to provide her with access to its infrastructure.

Despite this change in training structure, Voigt’s competitive status remains unchanged. Following her performance in the previous season, where she finished 14th in the overall World Cup, she is pre-qualified for the initial World Cup races in Kontiolahti. She will remain a member of the national team during the World Cup events.