Illia Malinin Doesn't Hold Back After Massive Olympics Skating Upset
Summary
American figure skater Ilia Malinin, a strong favorite to win, did not earn a medal at the Winter Olympics after making two mistakes during his performance. Known as the "Quad God" for his quadruple axel jumps, Malinin fell twice, allowing Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov to win gold.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin was the favorite in the men's singles figure skating at the Winter Olympics.
- He fell twice during his free skate performance and did not medal.
- Malinin is the only skater to successfully perform a quadruple axel in competition.
- Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal.
- Nerves and pressure were cited as reasons for Malinin's mistakes.
- Malinin is 21 years old.
- Team USA was relying on Malinin's performance to boost their medal tally.
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