Summary
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will feature an exhibition gala where American figure skater Ilia Malinin will perform. Malinin, who helped Team USA win a gold medal in the team event, finished eighth in the men's individual event but has a prime spot in the gala to showcase his skills.
Key Facts
- The exhibition gala is part of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Medalists and top figure skaters who did not win individual medals will perform.
- Ilia Malinin is an American figure skater who took part in the gala.
- Malinin helped Team USA win gold in the team skating event.
- He finished eighth in the men's individual event after falls during his routine.
- Malinin will have a prime spot just before four gold medalists in the gala.
- The gala will conclude with a performance by American women's champion Alysa Liu.
- The International Skating Union highlighted the importance of the exhibition for Malinin.
