The countdown to the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina is on. Our ZDF sports series “180 bpm – A year among Germany’s top biathletes” offers a unique insight into the preparations of the German men’s and women’s teams for the biggest sporting event of the year. Over a period of almost a year, we accompany the athletes on their journey through the season, telling them about personal challenges, successes and defeats. Through exclusive access, closeness and emotion, our five-part series tells a different, new story of a very special World Cup season in which the team grows to meet the challenges of the Olympics.