From @TheAthletic: Ilia Malinin, figure skating’s Quad God, lost out on a medal in an Olympic shocker. But he won something else — a chance to reflect, regroup and rejuvenate his connection to himself, his fans and his sport. nyti.ms/48zU8WO
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He did win a medal at the 2026 Olympics... a team gold.

Nov 5, 2026 · 8:30 PM UTC

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He also won the World championship. He’s back in competition mid month. I can’t wait to see his new program. The fellow who won the Olympics showed poorly in a recent competition. Anyone can have a bad night.
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