The messy Quad God and kitchen blender set to be an Olympic superstar
Summary
Ilia Malinin, a U.S. figure skater, has become a standout at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics due to his performance in the team event, which included a historic backflip. Malinin, known as the "Quad God" for his ability to land a quadruple axel, helped Team USA win gold and is now aiming for individual success in the 2026 Olympics.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin performed the first legal backflip in Olympic figure skating in 50 years.
- Malinin helped Team USA win gold by scoring over 200 points, ahead of Japan.
- He has not lost in competition for almost two and a half years.
- Malinin is renowned for landing the quadruple axel, a difficult jump involving four and a half spins.
- In the event, he performed triple axels instead, due to not landing the quadruple axel but still delivered a strong performance.
- The backflip, once banned, has been made legal again in figure skating.
- Malinin's jumping abilities give him a technical advantage, with high scores for difficulty and artistry.
- He expressed a desire to pace himself for individual events, not using full-strength in early performances.
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