1 Ilia Malinin Misses Olympic Medal After Free Skate Falls, Finishes 8th in Stunning Upset 2 Ilia Malinin admits mistake as overconfidence leads to heartbreaking night on the ice 3 Ilia Malinin Proves ‘Quad God’ Nickname Right With Stunning Backflips at the Winter Olympics 4 World champion Ilia Malinin breaks down backstage after two falls end his two-year winning streak 5 World champion Ilia Malinin breaks down backstage after two falls end his two-year winning streak 6 At the gala for Milano Cortina 2026, Ilia Malinin didn’t just skate—he unloaded everything he’d been carrying. Moving to “Fear” by NF, he stepped onto the ice with his hoodie up and a phone in his hand, acting out the noise that never seems to stop—the comments, the headlines, the pressure to be perfect. He flinched from invisible camera flashes, hunched over like the weight of the world was sitting on his back. 7 Scott Hamilton Sends Encouraging Message to “Quad God” Ilia Malinin After Painful Skate 8 Ilia Malinin Sends Strong Message About Social Media Pressure With Hoodie-Clad Gala Performance 9 Cameras Catch Ilia Malinin’s Emotional Response After Alysa Liu Wins Historic Olympic Gold for Team USA 10 Ilia Malinin Broke Down Crying on the Olympic Podium… The Real Reason Behind Those Tears Will Break Your Heart