After winning his third U.S. Figure Skating national title, Ilia Malinin faced an emotional block when he attempted to train for the world championships. The traumatic loss of 28 skating community members in a helicopter crash profoundly affected him. The tragedy included young skaters from his club. Unable to skate for some time, Malinin expressed deep sorrow, stating he could not compartmentalize his feelings. Ultimately, he returned to focus on his training, aiming to become the best men's singles skater as he prepares for the upcoming Olympics in Italy.
Skating usually helps me handle hard things going on in my life, but it was just too emotional to be there, Malinin said.
When he returned to the rink several days later, he said, he redoubled his efforts to be the best men's singles skater in the world.
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