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When Does USA's "Quad God" Ilia Malinin Skate Next at Winter Olympics?

When Does USA's "Quad God" Ilia Malinin Skate Next at Winter Olympics?

Summary

Ilia Malinin, a U.S. figure skater known as the "Quad God," recently performed groundbreaking routines at the Winter Olympics, including the first legal backflip. He helped Team USA win gold in the team event. Malinin will compete again on Tuesday in the individual men's figure skating competition.

Key Facts

  • Ilia Malinin is a U.S. figure skater competing at the Winter Olympics.
  • He landed the first legal backflip in Olympic history during the team event.
  • Malinin's team won the gold medal in the team competition by one point over Japan.
  • He plans to attempt a quadruple axel, a move never successfully completed at the Olympics.
  • Malinin will participate in the individual men's figure skating event starting on Tuesday.
  • In the upcoming event, he will compete against Adam Siao Him Fa from France and other international skaters.
  • Malinin is nicknamed the "Quad God" for his skills in complex jumps, including quads.
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