Vanessa VOIGT
Events and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
Biathlon |
Women's 15km Individual | 4 | |
| Women's 7.5km Sprint | 18 | ||
| Women's 10km Pursuit | 12 | ||
| Women's 12.5km Mass Start | 18 | ||
| Women's 4x6km Relay | 3 |
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| Mixed Relay 4x6km (W+M) | 5 |
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
Finished |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
Finished |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
Finished |
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| Zhangjiakou National Biathlon Centre |
Finished |
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| World Cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season |
| 63 | Women's Pursuit | 2020/21 |
| 81 | Women's Total | 2020/21 |
Being creative
Athlete, Customs officer
Partner Benedikt Hertel (police officer). Two brothers, including twin brother Kevin.
German
WSV Rotterode
National: Kristian Meringer (GER), Florian Steirer (GER), Tobias Reiter (GER)
Personal: Peter Sendel (GER)
Partner Benedikt Hertel (Bobsleigh, Athletics): Four-time U23 World Bobsleigh Championship medallist, including winning gold in 2018 (4-man) and 2019 (2-man), after winning junior gold in 2017 (4-man). World Cup podium in his debut World Cup race, finishing second in the Koenigssee 4-man in January 2020. National-level shot putter.
2019 IBU Cup in Sjusjoen (Sprint - 11th, Pursuit - 27th)
2021 World Cup in Nove Mesto (Sprint - 64th)
Summer 2020: Shoulder surgery due to cartilage injury. Missed part of the season preparation and the German national championships.
2021
Began cross-country skiing at age eight, moving in 2010 to the Oberhof sports high school because of the better training conditions. In 2013 she made her first attempts with a biathlon weapon.
"Just running and counting trees" became too boring for her.
Compete at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
Trains with the German Ski Association at the training base in Ruhpolding. (zoll.de, 2021)
Winning the IBU Cup overall Crystal Globe in 2021. "My goals have changed during the season and now I'm here with the trophy in my hand. I'm just more than happy." (mdr.de, 14 Mar 2021)
Weightlifter Matthias Steiner (GER), Beijing 2008 Olympic gold medallist and 2010 World Championship silver medallist.
Her partner, Benedikt Hertel (GER).
"Sabbel nich, dat geit." ("Don't jabber, it will work")
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- Bronze
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- Gold Medal Event
Germany
Biathlon