Summary
American figure skater Ilia Malinin won his third world title at the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships. He will join the Stars on Ice tour with other top skaters. Malinin, at 21 years old, looks forward to more opportunities in his skating career.
Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin won the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championship in Prague, Czechia.
- This win marked Malinin's third consecutive world title.
- He scored 218.11 in the free skate, totaling 329.40 points.
- He beat silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama by a significant margin.
- Malinin will participate in the Stars on Ice tour with Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato.
- Malinin is 21 years old and has many years ahead in his skating career.
- The next Winter Olympics will be in 2030, giving Malinin more time to prepare for future competition.
