Ilia Malinin successfully defended his world title at TD Garden, earning a standing ovation and reinforcing his position as a leading contender for the upcoming Olympics. The 20-year-old from Virginia won with a score of 318.56 points despite not achieving his goal of seven quadruple jumps, settling for six. The American figure skating team celebrated a strong performance, claiming three gold medals overall, fueling excitement for the Olympics. Malinin's unique ability to perform difficult jumps, including a rare axel, sets him apart in the competitive landscape.
"I came in with a really good feeling and left with some satisfaction. It was with the importance and pressure of competing at home."
"Malinin hit his first four quads, including the axel that only he has ever landed in competition."
"He finished with a season-best 318.56 points... to win his second gold medal by more than 31 points."
"Now, the question is whether anybody else can even compete with him?"
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