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Yuma Kagiyama Sends Strong Message on Ilia Malinin After Olympic Disappointment

Yuma Kagiyama Sends Strong Message on Ilia Malinin After Olympic Disappointment

Summary

In the recent Winter Olympics, Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama earned a silver medal in the men's free skate event, while Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won gold. American skater Ilia Malinin was expected to win but finished eighth after struggling with negative thoughts that affected his performance.

Key Facts

  • Yuma Kagiyama won a silver medal in the men's free skate at the Winter Olympics.
  • Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal with a top score of 291.58.
  • Ilia Malinin from Team USA, a favorite to win, finished in eighth place.
  • Kagiyama commented on the pressure Malinin faced, noting his packed schedule.
  • Malinin admitted negative thoughts disrupted his performance before starting.
  • Both Kagiyama and Malinin are young competitors, aged 21 and 22, and likely to appear in future Olympics.
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