“I blew it.” Those were the first words that came to Ilia Malinin’s mind after his dream of winning Olympic gold in men’s figure skating fell apart in Milan. The American star was visibly emotional as he left the ice, struggling to hold back tears after a mistake-filled free skate cost him a place on the podium. Malinin arrived at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the overwhelming favorite but finished eighth in the individual event. But several month…
The world's three-time champion has said that the career is not over, and this is not the end of the world. See how he appreciated the support of the fans and the plans for the next four years.