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Quad God Malinin Aims for World Championship Redemption

3/3/2026

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Ilia Malinin, the "Quad God," finished eighth at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy (2026).
He aims to reclaim his title at the World Championships in Prague.
He performed impressively at the Art on Ice show in Zürich, showcasing a quadruple axel and backflip.
Gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov will not compete at Worlds, which strengthens Malinin's status as a favorite.

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Ilia Malinin, the "Quad God," finished eighth at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy (2026).
He aims to reclaim his title at the World Championships in Prague.
He performed impressively at the Art on Ice show in Zürich, showcasing a quadruple axel and backflip.
Gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov will not compete at Worlds, which strengthens Malinin's status as a favorite.