Ilia Malinin altered his free skate program mid-performance after an early mistake, showcasing his adaptability and resilience, and capped it with a backflip, now allowed in competitions.
Malinin, nervous yet focused, shared, "It was a pretty challenging moment for me... That may have played a part in the whole program," reflecting the pressure he felt on the ice.
Kevin Aymoz executed a stellar free skate, landing two quads in an error-free routine, earning him the highest free skate score and a standing ovation.
Kao Miura challenged for the medals with an impressive performance that included three quads but struggled with an under-rotated triple axel, costing him valuable points.
Collection
[
|
...
]