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Quad God Malinin Shines, Eyes Gold in Competition

2/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ilia Malinin, the 21-year-old American figure skater known as the 'Quad God,' led the U.S. team with 44 points.
He finished second in the short program, trailing Yuma Kagiyama of Japan by nearly 10 points.
Malinin landed a quad flip and a triple axel, while skipping the quad axel.
His performance has raised expectations for the upcoming individual competition, where he aims to win gold.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, held from February 13 to 28, marked a significant evolution in figure skating, highlighted by Brian Boitano's gold medal win with a score of 5.9. This event showcased the increasing technical difficulty in the sport, paving the way for future athletes like Ilia Malinin, who recently performed a quad flip, reflecting the ongoing legacy and inspiration of Olympic champions.

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Story summary

Ilia Malinin, the 21-year-old American figure skater known as the 'Quad God,' led the U.S. team with 44 points.
He finished second in the short program, trailing Yuma Kagiyama of Japan by nearly 10 points.
Malinin landed a quad flip and a triple axel, while skipping the quad axel.
His performance has raised expectations for the upcoming individual competition, where he aims to win gold.

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