Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Vincent Alban and Sam ManchesterFebruary 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater known as the "Quad God," made his Olympic debut at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in the team event. The 21-year-old landed two quadruple jumps but opted not to attempt the quad axel, a jump he is the only skater to have successfully landed in competition. He skated a relatively conservative routine, allowing Japan's Yuma Agiyama to achieve the highest score of the night. Malinin, a two-time world champion and favorite, is likely saving his most challenging jump for the individual competition. Successfully landing the quad axel could secure him a gold medal and solidify his legacy in the sport.

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