Summary
Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American figure skater, previously landed the first-ever quadruple axel in practice but hesitated during the Winter Olympic Games, affecting his performance. Despite the setback, he is now aiming to achieve an even more challenging move called a quintuple jump. Malinin plans to compete at the World Championships in March in Prague.
Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin attempted the first-ever quadruple axel at the Winter Olympics but did not succeed during the competition.
- He landed the quadruple axel multiple times in practice sessions.
- Malinin's hesitation during his final skate at the Olympics led to mistakes that moved him down the rankings.
- He is a back-to-back world champion in figure skating.
- Malinin is now focused on achieving a quintuple jump, a move never seen in competition before.
- He will compete again at the World Championships in Prague in March.
