Published • loading... • Updated
'Quad God' evolved: Ilia Malinin returns to the ice a changed skater
After an Olympic fall, Ilia Malinin rebounded with a world title as he said he matured and adjusted his approach.
- After a difficult fall at the Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 13, Ilia Malinin rebounded to win the men's free skating event at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships on March 28 in Prague.
- Previously known as the 'Quad God,' Malinin built his fame on a signature quadruple axel but has since matured, seeking to improve his technical and artistic abilities beyond the youthful persona.
- "It's definitely a mix of both," Malinin said regarding his motivation, explaining that he now finds joy in the sport rather than feeling the pressure that previously lurked behind his performances.
- The skater has spent the last two months ramping up training for Skate America, which begins Friday, Nov. 13, as he prepares for the upcoming competitive season.
- With his new approach, Malinin aims to "go to bigger and greater heights" while setting the stage for a potential fifth consecutive U.S. title.
Insights by Ground AI
32 Articles
32 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources32
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center28Last UpdatedBias Distribution88% Center
Bias Distribution
- 88% of the sources are Center
88% Center
C 88%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
