JOURNAL ARTICLE

Team U.S.A. Figure Skater Ilia Malinin: Meet the 'Quad God'!

  • Published In: People, 2026, v. 105, n. 3. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DODD, JOHNNY; CARUSO, SKYLER 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old figure skater known as the "Quad God," who is poised to compete for Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Malinin gained fame for successfully landing the quadruple axel, a highly challenging jump, during the 2022 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic, making him a standout in the sport. With a family background in competitive skating, including two-time Olympian parents, he has achieved significant milestones, including multiple national championships and a record number of quadruple jumps in competition. As he prepares for the Olympics, Malinin balances his rigorous training schedule with online classes at George Mason University, expressing a strong commitment to his skating career. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:People. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p52
  • Document Type:Biography
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:190872236
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