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Olympic Games, Malinin and United States figure skating

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How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel

On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games.

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Why Ilia Malinin's backflip is allowed, not illegal, but still worth no points in Olympic figure skating

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Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin dazzle on ice at Olympics figure skating gala

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American figure skater Ilia Malinin delivers a message about the unforgiving glare of the spotlight in gala performance

Ilia Malinin delivered a powerful message about the dangers of social media and the unforgiving glare of the spotlight with an emotional gala performance on Saturday to close the figure skating progra...

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Alysa Liu Makes Figure Skating History After Olympic Gold Medal Win

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Watch Ilia Malinin's moving final skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Ilia Malinin finishes Olympics with triumphant backflip in figure skating gala

Malinin, coming off his multi-fall, eighth-place finish in the men's individual competition, got to put his greatness on display.

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Alysa Liu Dazzles at Olympic Figure Skating Exhibition Gala 2 Days After Winning Gold Medal

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Figure skating exhibition gala: Watch Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin, Olympics biggest stars on ice

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The history of figure skating’s most controversial trick — the backflip

This is the first Olympics to feature backflips in over 25 years.

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Are backflips allowed in figure skating? Why everyone is talking about Surya Bonaly

U.S. figure skater and gold-medal favorite Ilia Malinin stunned fans when he delivered a backflip during the men's short program of the team competition on Saturday.

Figure skating: How to watch Amber Glenn's, Alysa Liu's short programs at the Winter Olympics

Team USA's "Blade Angels" trio, featuring Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, will hit the ice Tuesday. Here's when and how to watch. (AP Photo)

Opinion

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Opinion | Figure skating is evolving, not losing its artistry

Senior Staff Writer Ashley O’Doherty argues that figure skating’s technical revolution has not erased artistry — it has redefined it.

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Show off your best ice skating trick! What's your favorite move

What's your favorite ice skating trick? Whether it's freestyle skating, figure skating, or something in between, share your best move! #IceSkating #FreestyleSkating #FigureSkating

U.S. trio begins quest for women’s figure skating medals

A trio of U.S. figure skaters start their charge for the women’s medals at the Olympics, and there are big tricks in store in snowboarding and freestyle skiing. Day 11 at the Milan Cortina Games also sees a world record-holding U.S. team chase speedskating team pursuit gold and a crunch game for Sweden in men’s hockey.