Malinin Wins World Figure Skating Championships with Six Quadruple Jumps

Ilia Malinin, known as the 'Quad God', successfully defended his title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, with a spectacular performance that included six quadruple jumps in his free skate. Malinin's overall score of 318.56 was over 31 points ahead of Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov, who won silver, and Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, who took bronze. The 20-year-old American skater's short program, set to 'Running' by NF, earned him a personal best score of 110.41, which ranks as the fourth highest ever recorded, trailing only behind Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu. Despite feeling nervous, Malinin entered a 'flow state' that led to a series of flawless jumps, including his signature quad Axel. The US dominated the championships, winning three out of four events, marking a historic achievement. Malinin's victory continues an unbeaten streak that began in 2023, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the sport.