AEveryone runs towards them as Denise Herrmann crosses the finish line. They throw themselves on her, stroking her back. Herrmann lies down for a moment. Then she stands up, arms wrapped around her body. Heads come closer, cheek to cheek. They stand together like a football team. And who knows, maybe these four women have sworn in before the race just like the wild football guys in the books by Joachim Masannek: “I’ll put both my legs in the fire for that!” “ – “My legs” – “My soul” – “And all my heart”. Four women, one mission: finally break out of the uncertainty of the last few days, together, over 4×6 kilometers.
The mood during the warm-up: full of energy. The first few meters from starter Vanessa Voigt, she glides powerfully over the snow. At the shooting range: slow and accurate, no mistake as she lies on the mat. Weapon to the back, continue to the next round. She painted black, red and gold on her cheeks. Again no mistake, Voigt is the first to hand over.