Franziska Preuss awarded the great crystal globe during the Mass-Start of Oslo (Norway). She is ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot in an unhappy finish for the French.
Tears and disappointment on one side, smile and relief on the other. The duel between Lou Jeanmonnot and Franziska Preuss delivered all his promises during the Mass-Start d’Oslo. At the shoulder to the end until the end, the Frenchwoman unfortunately dropped and let the German spin towards the victory and the big crystal globe.
A disaster scenario for the tricolor clan, despite the exceptional fight that the two athletes fought. Preuss wins his first big crystal globe and became the first German to win the general since Laura Dahlmaier (2016-2017). After the race, Preussy congratulated Jeanmonnot, who finished as last year, Dauphine in the ranking of the big globe.
“This victory represents a lot”
It is a cruel end, but very real. At the microphone, the German was very moved and tired after an intense season and a trying race. “It’s really moving, I am mentally experienced. This is obviously not the end of the race we wanted, it was super interesting, we were together (with Lou Jeanmonnot) on the last loop. It is a particular feeling, but I am happy. “Said Preuss after this battle in Norwegian land.
For the German, this victory over the Mass-Start and the big crystal globe represents a lot. The realization of all efforts since the start of the season. “All this time separated from my family, all these efforts … It represents a lot for me. I’m going to need a few minutes to do what’s going on. Added Preuss.
While Preuss and Jeanmonnot were separated from five points (for the French) before the start of this last race, the happy scenario finally shot in favor of the German. Very in leg (only one fault in shooting), she won her fourth victory of the season in Oslo. So far, Preuss had won a small globe in 2015.
