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Maren Hammerschmidt
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Personal information
Nationality German
Born (1989-10-24) 24 October 1989 (age 35)
Frankenberg, West Germany
Professional information
Sport Biathlon
Club SC Winterberg
World Cup debut 2011
Olympic Games
Teams 1 (2018)
Medals 0 (0 gold)
World Championships
Teams 3 (2016, 20172021)
Medals 2 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons 7 (2011/12–)
Individual victories 0
All victories 6
Individual podiums 2
All podiums 17
Overall titles 0
Discipline titles 0
Medal record
World Championships
Gold 2017 Hochfilzen 4 × 6 km relay
Bronze 2016 Oslo 4 × 6 km relay
Junior World Championships
Gold 2010 Torsby 7.5 km sprint
Bronze 2010 Torsby 3 × 6 km relay
Youth World Championships
Gold 2008 Ruhpolding 6 km sprint
Gold 2008 Ruhpolding 3 × 6 km relay
European Championships
Bronze 2012 Osrblie 4 × 6 km relay
Silver 2014 Nové Město 4 × 6 km relay
Silver 2015 Otepää 4 × 6 km relay

Maren Hammerschmidt (born October 24, 1989) is a former German biathlete. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Maren was a strong competitor, especially in team events. She won a bronze medal and a gold medal with the German Women's Relay team at the Biathlon World Championships in 2016 and 2017.

Maren Hammerschmidt's Biathlon Career

Maren Hammerschmidt started her biathlon journey at a young age. She quickly showed talent in both skiing and shooting. Her career saw her compete in many important races around the world. She was known for her dedication and teamwork.

Top Achievements in Biathlon

Maren Hammerschmidt achieved great success during her career. She earned several medals in major competitions. These included the World Championships and Junior World Championships. Her hard work helped her team win many races.

World Championship Success

Maren had a fantastic time at the Biathlon World Championships. These are big events where the best biathletes from around the world compete.

  • In 2016, at the World Championships in Oslo, Norway, she helped her team win a bronze medal in the 4 x 6 km relay race. This means they finished third.
  • The next year, in 2017, at the World Championships in Hochfilzen, Austria, Maren and her team achieved something even better. They won the gold medal in the 4 x 6 km relay. This was a huge victory for them!
  • She also competed in the 2021 World Championships in Pokljuka, Slovenia.

Olympic Games Participation

Maren Hammerschmidt also represented Germany at the Winter Olympics. This is the biggest sports event in the world.

  • She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
  • In the individual race, she finished 17th. This is a very good result among top athletes.

World Cup Highlights

The Biathlon World Cup is a series of races held throughout the winter season. Athletes earn points based on how well they perform in each race. Maren competed in the World Cup for seven seasons.

  • Her best overall ranking in the World Cup was 16th place in the 2017–18 season.
  • She consistently scored points, showing her skill in different types of races like sprint, pursuit, and mass start.

Relay Race Wins

Maren was especially strong in relay races. In a relay, a team of biathletes works together. Each person skis a section and shoots, then tags the next teammate. Maren was part of six World Cup relay victories.

  • She won her first World Cup relay race in December 2016 in Pokljuka, Slovenia.
  • She had a fantastic 2016–17 season, winning five relay races. This included the gold medal at the World Championships.
  • Her last World Cup relay win was in December 2017 in Hochfilzen, Austria.

See also

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