When you go by the nickname “Quad God,” that title might need an explanation.
But for Team USA men’s figure skater Ilia Malinin, the explanation comes in the air.
Malinin has already secured a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as he was part of the Team USA squad that captured gold in the team event. Malinin anchored the team with a strong men’s free skate, landing five quadruple jumps along the way as Team USA edged Japan by a single point.
On Tuesday, he begins his quest for individual gold, starting with the men’s short program.
His nickname, however, stems from the fact that in 2022 Malinin became the first skater
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