Julija Lovrenčič

Early career

On the advanced novice level, she is a three-time Slovenian national champion (2017–19). She transitioned to the junior level in 2020 placing 5th at the national championships, later becoming a three-time junior champion (2021–23).^[2]

At the 2022 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival, she placed 8th.^[3] She debuted at the World Junior Championships a few months later, where she finished in 31st place, and she did not qualify for the free skate.^[2]

2023–24 season: First senior season

Lovrenčič made her senior international debut at the CS Nebelhorn Trophy where she finished in 11th place.^[4]

She went on to win her first national title as a senior skater.^[5] In January, she competed at her first European Championships. She placed 30th in the short program and did not advance to the free skate.^[6]

2024–25 season: World and European Championships debut

Lovrenčič achieved her technical minimums required to compete at the European championships at the 2024 CS Nebelhorn Trophy, making her eligible to compete at this event.^[7]

In December 2024, she defended her national title, making this her second consecutive national title.^[2]

In January 2025, her rink closed for renovation, and she sought funding to continue training elsewhere.^[3] Later in January, Lovrenčič competed at the 2025 European Championships, finishing 20th in the short program and fulfilling her goal of advancing to the free skate.^[6] She placed 22nd in the free skate and concluded the event in 22nd overall.^[8]

Just one month before the 2025 World Championships, she achieved her technical minimums for the World Championships. She earned this at the 2025 Dragon Trophy. At the 2025 World Championships, she finished in 32nd place. She did not qualify for the free skate, and this also meant that there was no quota for a Slovenian women at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.^[9][10]

2025–26 season: Golden Bear champion

Lovrenčič opened the Olympic season by competing at the 2025 Skate to Milano qualifying event, where the top 5 women had the opportunity to garner an Olympic quota for their country. She finished 14th in the event and did not qualify for the Olympics.^[11][12]

Later in the season, she competed at the 2026 Golden Bear and Skate Celje; she won both events.^[13]

At the 2026 European Championships in Sheffield, she again finished in 22nd place.^[14] The next month, she finished 29th at the 2026 World Championships and did not advance to the free skate.^[15]