US EditionOlympic Skater Ilia Malinin Addresses "Vile Online Hatred" After 8th Place Finish
Ilia Malinin addressed harsh online criticism after finishing eighth at the Olympics and shared a reflective montage on Instagram, with the Olympic exhibition gala in Italy upcoming.
- On Feb. 16, Ilia Malinin shared an Instagram message addressing `vile online hatred` after finishing eighth in the men's free skate, reflecting publicly on his Olympic performance.
- Malinin entered last Friday as the favorite but failed key elements and told reporters he `blew it` due to feeling overwhelmed on the ice.
- His Instagram post paired a montage with the caption quoting `On the world’s biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside`, Malinin wrote, and added `It all builds up as these moments flash before your eyes, resulting in an inevitable crash.`
- He is still listed for the Feb. 21, 2026 Olympic exhibition gala in Italy, and fans responded with supportive comments telling him he is enough and a champion.
- Malinin framed the experience in mental-health terms, noting he’s faced `endless insurmountable pressure` and expects to return stronger in four years.
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Patinator Ilia Malinin suggested, on the other hand, that he is leading "invisible wars" in his first public statement from the surprising eight place occupied by the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Malinin will be the star of the gala, the classic grand finale that Saturday (tickets from 400 to 1200 euros) will close the skating program
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