The Night the ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin Fell Back to Earth at the Olympics

Ilia Malinin skated toward Olympic gold until his final performance unraveled the myth and revealed the human underneath.

Ilia Malinin hot mic says Beijing Olympics experience could have prevented 2026 disaster

The 21-year-old Ilia Malinin was heard on a hot mic lamenting his lack of Olympic experience and how it affected him at the 2026 Games.

Ilia Malinin Had Classy Move for Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov After Olympic Upset

The American superstar handled his loss with grace.

Ilia Malinin Gets Shade for ‘Choking’ After Jordan Stolz Snags Second Gold

Ilia Malinin is getting more criticism for 'choking' after Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz scored a second gold medal.
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We Love Ilia Malinin, But Surya Bonaly Landed a Backflip at the Olympics When It Was Banned

This is the first Olympics in 50 years where the move hasn't been illegal—and Malinin’s backflip has long been known as the “Bonaly flip.”