NBC Facing Backlash Over Ilia Malinin Decision After Olympics Collapse
Summary
American figure skater Ilia Malinin was expected to win gold at the Olympics but finished in eighth place after struggling in his free skate. Fans are upset with NBC for putting too much pressure on Malinin by portraying him as nearly unbeatable. The event was won by Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin led after the short program but struggled in the free skate, finishing eighth.
- Malinin fell twice and did not complete other parts of his routine as planned.
- Malinin admitted feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of the Olympics.
- Some fans blame NBC for describing Malinin as almost unbeatable, adding to his stress.
- NBC's coverage was compared to past portrayals of Nathan Chen in 2018 and Simone Biles in 2021.
- Mikhail Shaidorov from Kazakhstan won the gold medal in the event.
- Fans criticized NBC for interviewing Malinin immediately before his performance.
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