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Malinin Defends Title as U.S. Sweeps Three Golds

3/30/2025

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Summary

Malinin Defends Title

Ilia Malinin dazzled the crowd by defending his world title in men's figure skating, executing six breathtaking quadruple jumps and achieving a stunning score of 318.56 points, the second-largest margin ever. Meanwhile, Alysa Liu made a triumphant return to claim the women's title, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates celebrated their third consecutive ice dance championship, making history as the U.S. secured three golds at one world championship.

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Chock and Bates Triumph

Madison Chock and Evan Bates dazzled at TD Garden in Boston, clinching their third straight world championship in ice dance with a stunning score of 222.06 points. Close behind, Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier took silver at 216.54, while Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson celebrated a historic bronze, marking the nation's first figure skating medal since 1984.

History

Historical Context

Ilia Malinin's six quadruple jumps at the World Championships echo the 1998 triumph of Michelle Kwan, who also dazzled with technical prowess. The U.S. secured three golds, reminiscent of the 1984 championships, where Katarina Witt's dominance was challenged by American skaters, highlighting a rich legacy in figure skating.

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Malinin Defends Title

Ilia Malinin dazzled the crowd by defending his world title in men's figure skating, executing six breathtaking quadruple jumps and achieving a stunning score of 318.56 points, the second-largest margin ever. Meanwhile, Alysa Liu made a triumphant return to claim the women's title, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates celebrated their third consecutive ice dance championship, making history as the U.S. secured three golds at one world championship.

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