China's Ning Zhongyan wins men's 1,500m speed skating gold in Olympic-record time at Milano Cortina

Jordan Stolz settles for silver in 1,500-meter speedskating race in an upset

By Brittany Ghiroli · 8h ago

Bias Score

35%

Headline Bait

25%

The most character-rich Stolz profile among the articles, with vivid detail about his personality and training habits. This creates a compelling read but reinforces the framing of Ning's win as an obstacle to Stolz's story. The piece gives Ning virtually no space despite his being the gold medalist.

Narrative FramingSelective OmissionAppeal to EmotionSource Selection Bias

“Stolz, in an upset, didn't have enough for the three-peat.”

“Stolz is a phenom, a rare blend of a perfect physical speedskating stature, an insatiable drive to get better and an otherworldly approach to the end of each race.”

TIME Center

Jordan Stolz's Quest for 4 Gold Medals Ends With Surprising Upset

By Sean Gregory · 8h ago

Bias Score

32%

Headline Bait

35%

The article provides good in-race detail, framing the final laps with tension. However, it errs on Ning's gender (uses 'she' in one sentence), and the framing is squarely about Stolz's near-miss for history. Ning's story is largely absent despite being the gold medalist.

Narrative FramingSelective OmissionAppeal to Emotion

“American Jordan Stolz, 21, already a double Olympic champion at these Games and the overwhelming favorite to win this distance, had his shot to best Zhongyan”

“He wins on the speed and on the kick. No one has the speed and the kick.”

Fox News Center-Right

American Jordan Stolz secures silver medal in men's speedskating 1,500-meter event

By Ryan Gaydos · 8h ago

Bias Score

30%

Headline Bait

18%

Factually accurate but frames the result primarily as a 'heartbreaker' for Stolz, dwelling on his credentials. Embedded branding and links are present but content-wise the article gives minimal coverage to Ning. The framing emphasizes American achievement even in a silver-medal outcome.

Narrative FramingSelective OmissionLoaded Language

“It was a heartbreaker for Stolz even as he's put together an incredible Games this year.”

“He entered the Games already as perhaps the best speed skater in the world.”

CBS News Center

U.S. star Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating at Winter Olympics after winning 2 gold medals

8h ago

Bias Score

28%

Headline Bait

18%

Straightforward report that leads with the result and accurately notes the historical significance. Erroneously spells Eric Heiden's name as 'Heidan' twice. Focuses entirely on Stolz's narrative with no quotes or context from Ning. Factually adequate but incomplete in race coverage.

Selective OmissionCollective Narrative Alignment

“Had Stolz taken first place, the 21-year-old would have become only the second U.S. athlete in history to collect at least three gold medals in any sport during a single Winter Games”

“These are Stolz's second Winter Games, after he made his debut in Beijing and won 14th place in the 1,000-meter and 13th place in the 500-meter.”

NBC News Center

USA's Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating

7h ago

Bias Score

28%

Headline Bait

20%

Brief, factual report centered on Stolz's silver. Mentions the Eric Heiden historical comparison and provides basic race details. Ning is mentioned only in relation to Stolz's loss, with no quotes or background on the gold medalist. Short but not actively misleading.

Selective OmissionCollective Narrative Alignment

“American speedskater Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics came up short with a loss to China's Zhongyan Ning”

“Only two long track speedskaters ever have won at least four golds at one Games”

UPI Center

Ning upsets USA's Jordan Stolz for speed skating Olympic gold in 1500 - UPI.com

8h ago

Bias Score

28%

Headline Bait

22%

Readable race recap that opens with a pun and maintains a mostly Stolz-focused narrative. Provides useful context on Stolz's prior 1,500m dominance and notes he didn't compete in the event at his first Olympics. The Eric Heiden comparison is well-contextualized with a direct Heiden quote.

Narrative FramingSelective Omission

“Gold things didn't come in threes for Jordan Stolz.”

“I'm proud to be mentioned in the same sentence as Jordan Stolz. That kid's a stud.”

USA Today Center

Jordan Stolz plans to compete through 2034 Olympics in Utah

4h ago

Bias Score

25%

Headline Bait

30%

This article shifts quickly from the race result to Stolz's future Olympic ambitions, spending the majority of its content on plans through 2034. While interesting context, it minimizes Ning's victory and frames the story primarily around the American athlete's ongoing narrative.

Narrative FramingSelective Omission

“Imagine the medal haul he'll have by then.”

“Stolz has been on the podium in all three of his races at the Milano Cortina Olympics”

Daily Mail Center

Winter Olympics recap: US speedskater Jordan Stolz stunned in 1,500...

5h ago

Bias Score

22%

Headline Bait

35%

Wire-service recap that covers the race accurately but frames it around Stolz's failed bid. Ning's perspective and backstory are absent. The article quickly pivots to US/Canada women's hockey and curling, giving the 1,500m limited depth.

Narrative FramingSelective OmissionCollective Narrative Alignment

“U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz's late push wasn't enough.”

“The American star settled for silver in the 1,500 meters, missing a chance to secure a third gold medal”

New York Post Center

American speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz settles for 1500m silver in...

8h ago

Bias Score

22%

Headline Bait

32%

Balanced short report that accurately covers the race mechanics and notes Ning's win clearly. The Wennemars detail adds useful race context. Stolz-centric by emphasis but factually sound and not misleading about the outcome.

Narrative FramingCollective Narrative Alignment

“The American speedskating sensation added a silver medal Thursday morning (to go with his two golds) when he was upset as the heavy favorite in the 1,500 meters.”

“Stolz made up about one second on the last lap but still finished 0.77 seconds off the gold-medal pace.”

U.S. News & World Report Center

Winter Olympics Recap: US Speedskater Jordan Stolz Stunned in 1,500 Meters

By Associated Press · 5h ago

Bias Score

22%

Headline Bait

38%

Nearly identical to the other wire-service version, with the same Stolz-centric framing. The race is accurately reported but the winner receives minimal coverage beyond his time. Multiple additional sports updates are appended, limiting depth on the speed skating result.

Narrative FramingSelective OmissionCollective Narrative Alignment

“U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz's late push wasn't enough.”

“The American star settled for silver in the 1,500 meters, missing a chance to secure a third gold medal”

Los Angeles Times Center

Jordan Stolz takes silver in 1,500 meters at Milan-Cortina Olympics

8h ago

Bias Score

20%

Headline Bait

20%

Concise and accurate report that includes a notable human detail — Ning clasping his hands in prayer and sobbing when his win was confirmed. One of few articles to give any emotional or personal dimension to the gold medalist. Stolz-centric headline but the body is relatively balanced.

Narrative Framing

“Ning clasped his hands in prayer during the final race. When the final time flashed across the screen, his coach held Ning's hands in the air. He began to sob.”

“Stolz, who won gold in the 500 and 1,000 meters to become the first U.S. man to win in both distances in the same Olympic Games since 1980”

Chicago Tribune Center

2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the medalists from the United States

4h ago

Bias Score

18%

Headline Bait

15%

As a US medalist roundup, the American-centric focus is structurally expected. The 1,500m result is reported accurately and concisely, with useful historical context about Eric Heiden. The article is a listicle by design and not a dedicated race report, so omissions of Ning's perspective are understandable.

Selective Omission

“Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal came up short with a loss to China's Ning Zhongyan”

“Only two long-track speedskaters have won at least four golds at one Games”

The Guardian Center

Jordan Stolz's bid for four speed-skating golds crumbles in 1500m as Ning Zhongyan shines

By Bryan Armen Graham · 7h ago

Bias Score

15%

Headline Bait

28%

Among the most thorough race reports, providing lap-by-lap analysis of Stolz's pacing, context about the '1500m as race of kings,' and detailed coverage of how the race unfolded for multiple skaters including Wennemars. Stolz-centric in structure but includes substantive Ning quotes and competitive detail.

Narrative Framing

“Ning had the race of his life. I didn't have one of my best, but I am still happy with silver. I have two golds and I was actually really happy that Ning was able to pull it off.”

“The 1500m in speed skating is known as the race of kings because it sits at the perfect crossroads of the sport's demands.”

Reuters Center

China's Ning still in disbelief after breaking free of near misses for 1,500m gold at Milano Cortina

By Pearl Nazare · 4h ago

Bias Score

12%

Headline Bait

10%

This article centers Ning Zhongyan as the subject, providing the fullest portrait of him among all sources, including direct quotes about his emotions and his respect for Nuis and Stolz. It also provides useful context about the track's record-breaking conditions. Minimal spin.

“I even saw a comment calling me someone who always collects silvers. But I kept fighting for this gold.”

“From Beijing to Milan, a super talent appeared. He shocked all of us. Because of him we trained even harder, trying to surpass him.”

China's Ning Zhongyan wins men's 1,500m speed skating gold in Olympic-record time at Milano Cortina

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