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Malinin’s Olympic Gala Signals a Changed, Humanized Skater
sports4 days ago

Malinin’s Olympic Gala Signals a Changed, Humanized Skater

Ilia Malinin returned to the Olympic ice for the figure skating gala with no medals at stake, delivering an emotional performance that echoed his new mindset about pressure and humanity. He spoke about the noise surrounding the Games and the need to keep going, signaling a more resilient, grounded version of himself as he contours his Olympic journey.

Malinin reveals inner battles after Olympic fall
sports9 days ago

Malinin reveals inner battles after Olympic fall

Ilia Malinin, the so-called 'Quad God,' spoke about facing ‘invisible battles’ after finishing eighth in the Olympic men’s figure skating final, where he fell twice. A TikTok post paired memories of happiness with clips of his post‑competition distress and suggested an exhibition gala may be next. He described mental overwhelm and online hostility, while fans offered support as Shaidorov won gold and fellow Americans underperformed at Milan’s Games.

Falling Short at the Olympics: Ilia Malinin’s heartbreak and the long road to resilience.
sports9 days ago

Falling Short at the Olympics: Ilia Malinin’s heartbreak and the long road to resilience.

Favored to win, Ilia Malinin’s Olympic free skate ended in two falls after a failed quad axel, costing him gold to Mikhail Shaidorov. The piece uses his moment of setback to explore how athletes process public failure and plot comebacks, drawing on stories like Lindsey Jacobellis, Steven Gerrard, Simon Kerrigan, Bernhard Langer and Amanda Anisimova to illustrate strategies such as reframing failure, separating personal worth from performance, and leaning on sports psychology for long‑term resilience.

Malinin Readies Milan Exhibition Return After Olympic Setback
sports10 days ago

Malinin Readies Milan Exhibition Return After Olympic Setback

U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin, the so-called “Quad God” who helped Team USA win gold, is reportedly staying in Milan to participate in a non-medal exhibition gala next weekend, per USA Today. The 21-year-old had a shaky end to the Games with two falls in the men’s free skate, finishing eighth, but he’s still headed to Prague next month for the world championships.

Quad God’s setback sparks concern over Malinin’s TikTok posts after Olympic fall
sports10 days ago

Quad God’s setback sparks concern over Malinin’s TikTok posts after Olympic fall

Ilia Malinin, the U.S. figure skater nicknamed the Quad God, faltered twice in the men’s free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics and finished eighth, amid a wave of personal pressure; he then posted vulnerable messages on TikTok, prompting concern and an outpouring of support from fans as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold with 291.58 points.

Malinin's Olympic Gold Dream Falters as Press Conference Is Postponed After Eighth-Place Finish
sports10 days ago

Malinin's Olympic Gold Dream Falters as Press Conference Is Postponed After Eighth-Place Finish

Ilia Malinin, the U.S. men’s figure skating frontrunner, finished eighth in the 2026 Milan Olympics free skate after two falls, totaling 264.49 (156.33 in the program), far from his world-best levels. Mikhail Shaidorov won gold (291.58) with Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato taking silver and bronze. The press conference was postponed per journalist Christine Brennan, as Malinin said pre-skate thoughts and Olympic pressure overwhelmed him before his starting pose. While still just 17, he cited the unique mental strain of Olympic expectations backing the missteps that day.

Malinin Blames Beijing Snub in Hot-Mic Moment After Milan Skate
sports10 days ago

Malinin Blames Beijing Snub in Hot-Mic Moment After Milan Skate

Ilia Malinin’s Milan performance was followed by a hot-mic remark blaming his 2022 Beijing snub for his Olympic meltdown; analysts interpreted the comment as suggesting he would have fared better with Beijing experience, and Malinin later acknowledged the snub may have motivated him, even as he fell twice and dropped from first to eighth in the event.

Olympic Scoreboard: The Final Say for Malinin, Stolz and Shiffrin
sports10 days ago

Olympic Scoreboard: The Final Say for Malinin, Stolz and Shiffrin

At Milan’s Olympics, Ilia Malinin’s quad axel looked destined for gold but costly missteps handed Shaidorov the title, Mikaela Shiffrin endured a disappointing team event that left the U.S. bronze, and Jordan Stolz shrugged off pressure to win two sprint golds. The piece argues that Olympic pressure can warp expectations, but the scoreboard ultimately writes the story, reminding readers not to judge a career by a single moment and to recognize the human cost behind the results.