Winter begins – and with it the battle for places on the German team. Every sprint, every shot counts. Who will make the leap into the World Cup and whose dream will be shattered?
Vanessa Voigt returns after a break – can she build on her old form at her home World Cup in Oberhof? The pressure is enormous. Franziska Preuß takes the lead in the overall World Cup and becomes the defining face of the team.
Things aren't going well for men. But the relay team in Ruhpolding offers hope: The team is building up confidence and preparing for the World Cup. Can they put the setbacks behind them?
The World Championships in Lenzerheide will be the ultimate acid test: Franziska Preuß will be outstanding, and there will be a dispute among the men. A risky tactic is intended to bring success in the season. Are nerves holding up this time?
Season finale in Oslo and everything is at stake. Franziska Preuß fights for victory in the overall World Cup in a dramatic race. A fall, of all things, determines triumph and disappointment.