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Team USA Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin responded to Ilia Malinin's first public message since his collapse at Milano Cortina.
Such failure can break many an athlete. It’s the kind of sports trauma capable of rewiring the mind, shackling once-liberated confidence. He’s paying the price of the stature he desired. Legendary status demands legendary struggle. Greatness is volatile and accrued in real time. Never imputed.
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.
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.
French figure skating legend Surya Bonaly sent a strong message regarding Team USA star Ilia Malinin at the 2026 Winter Olympics.