Ilia Malinin

Ilia Malinin, born on December second, two thousand four, is an exceptional American figure skater who has made a significant mark in the world of competitive skating. He is celebrated for his remarkable achievements, including being a gold medalist in the team event at the 2026 Olympic Games. Malinin's prowess on the ice is further highlighted by his titles as a two-time World champion in twenty twenty-four and twenty twenty-five, and a three-time Grand Prix Final champion from twenty twenty-three to twenty twenty-five.

At the national level, he has claimed the title of U.S. national champion four times from twenty twenty-three to twenty twenty-six. His junior career is equally impressive, having won the World Junior championship in twenty twenty-two and securing gold medals at the Junior Grand Prix on two occasions. Malinin holds the current world junior records for both the men's free skate and combined score, as well as the senior record for the men's free skate.

One of Malinin's most notable achievements is being the only skater to successfully land a fully rotated quadruple Axel in international competition, a feat he first accomplished at the twenty twenty-two CS U.S. International Classic and has repeated multiple times since. His groundbreaking skills have earned him the nickname 'Quad God,' a testament to his signature quadruple jumps.

In recognition of his extraordinary talent and potential, Malinin was named to Time magazine's Time 100 Next List in September twenty twenty-two, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport.