Did Ilia Malinin Become the First Skater to Land an Olympic Quad Axel?
Summary
Ilia Malinin, an American figure skater, gained global attention at the Winter Olympic Games after leading Team USA to a gold medal in the team event. In the opening round of the individual men's event, Malinin scored 108.16 points, defeating his rival Yuma Kagiyama of Japan.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin is a figure skater from the United States.
- Malinin performed two backflips in the Winter Olympic Games.
- He helped Team USA win gold in the team event.
- Malinin's Instagram followers doubled after his performance.
- He scored 108.16 points in the individual men's short program.
- His main rival, Yuma Kagiyama, fell during his routine.
- Malinin will compete next in the free skate event on Friday.
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