Summary
The article discusses the pressure of Olympic figure skating as experienced by Ilia Malinin and Brian Boitano. Malinin, an American skater, faced challenges at the 2026 Games, while Boitano shared insights on how pressure affects performance and offered advice based on his own Olympic experiences.
Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin did not win a gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games.
- Malinin is known as the “Quad God” in figure skating for his difficult jumps.
- The pressure of performing at the Olympics affected Malinin's performance.
- Brian Boitano, a former Olympic gold medalist, discussed how pressure impacts skaters.
- Boitano has competed in three Olympic Games and understands the unique stress they bring.
- Boitano explained the concept of "negative talk" that can occur after a mistake in a performance.
- He shared strategies to deal with this pressure, drawing from his personal experiences.
