Biathlete Franziska Preuß concluded her distinguished career without an Olympic individual medal, finishing 28th in the final mass start event at the Winter Games in Antholz, over 3 minutes behind French Olympic champion Océane Michelon. Germany's best performer, Vanessa Voigt, narrowly missed a medal opportunity, ultimately placing seventh after missing her final shot. This marks the German Ski Association's worst Olympic performance since 1992, with only one bronze medal from the mixed relay in eleven events, a stark contrast to previous Games where at least two medals were secured. Preuß, the reigning overall World Cup champion and pursuit world champion, announced her immediate retirement after this race, foregoing the remaining World Cup events.