Ilia Malinin Breaks Silence on 'Quad God' Nickname After Olympic Collapse
Summary
American figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," did not win a gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing eighth after two falls in his free skate. Despite this, he remains proud of his achievements, including being the first to complete a quadruple axel in international competition and landing the first legal backflip in the Olympics since 1976.Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin was a favorite to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in figure skating.
- He finished in eighth place after falling twice in his free skate routine.
- Malinin is known for his "Quad God" nickname, due to his quadruple axel (4.5 rotations).
- He made history in 2022 as the first to land a quadruple axel in international competitions.
- He helped Team USA win gold by completing five quad jumps in the team event.
- Malinin landed the first legal backflip in Olympic competition since 1976.
- He will perform in the exhibition gala and compete in the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.
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