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Malinin fell twice in the men's figure skating final at the Winter Olympics on Feb. 13
MILAN (AP) — Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media Monday juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting at an “inevitable crash” amid the pressure of the Olympics while teasing that a “version of the story” is coming on Saturday.
French figure skating legend Surya Bonaly sent a strong message regarding Team USA star Ilia Malinin at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Malinin recently revealed that his pre-skate routine involves chowing down on a classic Hershey's chocolate bar. This childhood favorite has become a ritual he never skips before stepping on the ice, offering comfort, a touch of nostalgia and a tiny boost before his record-breaking routines.
Ilia Malinin struggled in his free skate, falling twice and bailing on other jumps, finishing in 8th at the 2026 Olympics in a shocking result.