Summary
Ilia Malinin, a figure skater known as the "Quad God", bounced back from a disappointing performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics by winning his third straight world title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague. He scored a total of 329.40 points, leading throughout the competition and citing a release from pressure as a key factor in his success.
Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics but fell to eighth place in the men's singles due to a poor performance in the free skate.
- He referred to himself as "Quad God" because of his advanced jumping skills.
- At the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, he won his third consecutive world title.
- Malinin scored a total of 329.40 points with a strong performance that included multiple quadruple jumps.
- He described the championship as easier due to less pressure compared to the Olympics.
- Malinin led from the short program, securing a personal-best score of 111.29.
- He was able to perform without feeling pressured, unlike during the Olympics.
- Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov did not compete, leaving Malinin as the dominant skater at the event.
