From Biking to Biathlon: Florian Lipowitzs Surprising Shooting Skills Revealed

**Florian Steyrer**, the former coach of cyclist **Florian Lipovitz**, discussed the biathlon potential of the German athlete.

«He was quite impressive in shooting as well. There are performance tests for shooting accuracy. Do you know who still holds the record for shooting while lying down? It’s Lipovitz Florian. Out of 300 possible targets, he hit 292, if I’m not mistaken.

I have coached some biathletes before. Two of them were world champions: Denise Herrmann and **Laura Dahlmeier**. Florian worked with them,» Steyrer told Eurosport.

Lipovitz began his biathlon journey at the age of eight, where he was a champion in Germany and a member of the national team during his school years. In 2020, he dedicated himself entirely to cycling. Currently, the 24-year-old cyclist is competing in the **Tour de France 2025** and is in third place in the overall standings after 17 stages.