Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 14, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater known as "Quad God," unexpectedly finished eighth at the Winter Olympics. The highly anticipated performance was viewed by supporters at SkateQuest, his training rink in Virginia. Malinin, the first and only skater to land a quadruple axel in international competition, failed to execute the jump during his routine. His score of 156.33 was significantly lower than his world record of 238.24, which he achieved in December of the previous year. The result was met with shock and disappointment by those watching.

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