ON
← Back to feed
Emma Volavšek is the winner of the Summer Olympics in Bischofshof
Slovenia⚽ Sports7 days ago

Emma Volavšek is the winner of the Summer Olympics in Bischofshof

Ema Volavšek has won the second competition of the summer World Cup in Nordic combined at Bischofshofen. She started the 5-kilometer race from fourth place on the ski jump and quickly overtook Norwegian competitor Ida Marie Hagen, whom she then ran alongside until the finish line. Volavšek emerged victorious, securing her third career win. The Slovenian Ski Association reported that she was slightly stronger in the final stretch compared to Hagen. Austrian athlete Katharina Gruber finished third after the jumps with a small deficit. Young athlete Maša Likozar Brankovič achieved six places in the race, ending up seventh, while Tia Malovrh gained five positions to finish 13th. In the men’s event, Norwegian athlete Jens Luraas Oftebro won convincingly, with Einar Luraas Oftebro finishing second and host Stefan Rettenegger third. Slovenian athletes Gašper Brecl, Vid Vrhovnik, and Lovro Percl Seručnik also participated but did not reach the podium. The summer World Cup will continue midweek in Germany’s Oberstdorf, where Ema Volavšek currently holds the second position overall.

In the Austrian town of Bischofshofen, the second leg of the Summer World Championships in Nordic combined took place on Saturday, with Slovenian athlete Ema Volavšek finishing in fourth place, just two seconds behind the podium positions. The competition, held under classic technique conditions, saw the top performers from around the world compete in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing segments. Volavšek, who was ranked among the best athletes of last season in the World Cup, started the race from fourth position on the jump hill. She quickly moved up through the field after her jump, placing eighth before entering the final stretch. The first fifteen positions were secured by Maša Likozar Brankovič and Tia Malovrh, while Teja Pavec finished in 18th place. The winner of the women’s event was Norway’s Ida Marie Hagen, followed by American Alex Brabec and host nation Austria’s Katharina Gruber. The men's competition also saw participation from three Slovenians. Gašper Brecl improved his position by nine places during the ski portion, while 19-year-old Lovro Percl Seručnik achieved a personal best among the elite world class. After the jumps, he placed 25th, ultimately finishing 32nd overall. Meanwhile, Vid Vrhovnik was disqualified during the race. Norway’s Jens Luraas Oftebro led the men’s event after the ski jumping segment, maintaining a one-minute and eighteen-second lead over his brother Einar Luraas Oftebro, who came in second. Third place went to the home nation’s Stefan Rettenegger, who trailed by one minute and forty-one seconds. The competition continued with the men’s race taking place over a 7.5-kilometer course, again won by the Norwegian pair. Volavšek, who has already claimed two victories in the Summer World Championships, finished second overall in the combined standings. Her performance was described as “very good” by her team, with the Slovenian Ski Federation noting that she had been close to the podium throughout the competition. Despite being just two seconds away from the medals, her strong finish ensured her place in the top tier of competitors. The event marked another step forward for the Slovenian team, which continues to make its mark in international competitions. With the Summer World Championships set to continue in Germany’s Oberstdorf later this week, the focus will shift to the individual races, where Volavšek is expected to remain a key contender. For now, her result in Bischofshofen stands as a solid achievement in a highly competitive field.

3 reports

RTV Slovenija (MMC) logoRTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenterFactual 95Objective 857 days ago
Emma Volavšek is the winner of the Summer Olympics in Bischofshof

Ema Volavšek has won the second competition of the summer World Cup in Nordic combined at Bischofshofen. She started the 5-kilometer race from fourth place on the ski jump and quickly overtook Norwegian competitor Ida Marie Hagen, whom she then ran alongside until the finish line. Volavšek emerged victorious, securing her third career win. The Slovenian Ski Association reported that she was slightly stronger in the final stretch compared to Hagen. Austrian athlete Katharina Gruber finished third after the jumps with a small deficit. Young athlete Maša Likozar Brankovič achieved six places in the race, ending up seventh, while Tia Malovrh gained five positions to finish 13th. In the men’s event, Norwegian athlete Jens Luraas Oftebro won convincingly, with Einar Luraas Oftebro finishing second and host Stefan Rettenegger third. Slovenian athletes Gašper Brecl, Vid Vrhovnik, and Lovro Percl Seručnik also participated but did not reach the podium. The summer World Cup will continue midweek in Germany’s Oberstdorf, where Ema Volavšek currently holds the second position overall.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on sports results and does not involve any political figures, policies, or contentious issues. It provides a balanced report on the competition outcomes without any apparent bias or slant.

Why factuality (95): The article provides detailed information about Ema Volavšek winning the second competition of the summer World Cup in Bischofshofen, including her performance details, competitors like Ido Maria Hagen, and results from both men’s and women’s events. The facts align closely with the cross-source con

Why objectivity (85): The tone is generally neutral but includes some celebratory language such as 'navdušila' (inspired) and quotes from Volavšek expressing satisfaction. While not overtly biased, it leans slightly toward celebrating Slovenian success.

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenterFactual 85Objective 858 days ago
Combinator Emma Volavšek after a great run two seconds behind the medal

The summer World Cup in Nordic combined began in Austria's Bischofshofn with classic trials. Ema Volavšek, the top runner from last season's World Cup, performed exceptionally well, finishing fourth after a strong run, just two seconds away from a medal. She placed eighth after the ski jump. The winners of the first 15-kilometer race were Ida Marie Hagen, followed by American Alex Brabec and Austrian Katharina Gruber. In the men's competition, Norwegian Jens Luraas Oftebro won ahead of his compatriot Einar Luraas Oftebro and host Stefan Rettenegger. Slovenian competitors included Gašper Brecl, who gained nine positions during the running section, while 17-year-old Lovro Percl Seručnik finished 32nd after starting 25th. Vid Vrhovnik was disqualified.

Bias read (Center): The article covers a sports event with no political implications. It focuses solely on athletic performance and competition results without any mention of politics, policy, or public figures beyond athletes.

Why factuality (85): Similar to article 3, this article incorrectly states that Ema Volavšek came in fourth place and that Ida Marie Hagen won. This contradicts the majority of sources.

Why objectivity (85): The article focuses on how close Ema Volavšek was to the podium, which slightly skews the narrative away from a purely objective report of the event.

Žurnal24 logoŽurnal24IndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 707 days ago
So close, the Slovenian hairdresser lost the stairs.

At the World Cup event in Austria's Bischofshofen, Slovenia's Ema Volavšek came very close to the podium in the Nordic combined competition. She finished fourth, just two seconds behind the winners, securing her position as the top female athlete of last season. Gašper Brecl placed 20th. The winner was Ida Marie Hagen of Norway, followed by American Alex Brabec and Austrian Katharina Gruber. In the men's competition, Slovenian Lovro Percl Seručnik, aged 17, finished 32nd after starting 25th, while Vid Vrhovnik was disqualified.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on athletic performance and competition results, with no mention of politics, policy, or controversy. It provides factual information about athletes' placements and does not exhibit any ideological framing or bias.

Why factuality (80): The article accurately states that Ema Volavšek finished fourth in the ski jumping portion and fourth overall, while noting that Ida Marie Hagen won. However, it contradicts other sources by stating she was fourth rather than first, and omits key details about her previous performances and standings

Why objectivity (70): The tone is more emotionally charged, using phrases like 'Tako blizu!' (So close!) and emphasizing Slovenia’s near-miss. It frames the result as a missed opportunity, subtly favoring the Slovenian perspective over others.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €4/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories