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The "Quad God" didn't look anything like himself. Ilia Malinin fell twice did not fully complete other elements of his typically unbeatable routine.
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
What score Ilia Malinin needs to win the figure skating gold medal for Team USA originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ilia Malinin entered the 2026 Olympics as the favorite to win the men's figure skating gold medal.
Ilia Malinin missed out on a medal in a stunning and dramatic men's figure skating final at the Winter Olympics today. The 21-year-old American fell twice in his final free skate to score 156.33 and finish eighth as Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold.
After finishing second in the men’s short program, 21-year-old Ilia Malinin helped Team USA to a team event gold-medal with his performance in Sunday’s men’s free skate.
Ilia Malinin announces next career steps after fall-ridden Olympics program cost U.S. figure skating star gold medal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ilia Malinin isn't going to wait long to get back on the ice.
Ilia Malinin is getting more criticism for 'choking' after Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz scored a second gold medal.
It’s that when the player played, he thought he could walk on water.” Ilia Malinin’s Olympic debut reveals just how fickle that fortune can be. Malinin was the overwhelming favorite for gold in the men’s individual figure skating event.
MILAN — U.S. figure skating superstar Ilia Malinin has nearly every accolade in the sport.
Winning a gold medal is an amazing feat, but getting to place a medal on an adorable cat is even better! Mysti proudly shows off her dad, Ilia Malinin's, medal.