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Story summary
- Ilia Malinin won gold at the 2026 World Championships, continuing his status as a three-time world champion and four-year dominance.
- Malinin excels in the free skate, performing seven quadruple jumps.
- Yuma Kagiyama earned silver at the 2026 World Championships and is praised for artistry and fluidity.
- Malinin praised Kagiyama as "about as close to a perfect skater as you can imagine."
- Kagiyama remains determined to surpass Malinin in future competitions.
