Ilya Malinin
### Characteristics of Ilya Malinin **Confident.** Ilya demonstrates confidence in his abilities on the ice - this is evident from the way he includes a record number of complex elements in his programs (up to seven quadruple jumps), and also adds risky combinations like somersaults (after the ban on this element was lifted) just for the sake of the "wow effect". Confidence is supported by achievements: two-time world champion (2024, 2025), four-time US champion (2023–2026), world record holder for points in the free program ($227{,}79$). **Smug.** In a positive way, this manifests itself as awareness of one’s own uniqueness. Malinin does not follow trends - he creates them. For example, he is the first and so far the only skater to perform a quad Axel cleanly at competitions, and the only one to show all six types of quadruple jumps in one competition. His social media handle, "God of Quads," reflects this sense of self. Smart.
About Ilya Malinin
### Characteristics of Ilya Malinin **Confident.** Ilya demonstrates confidence in his abilities on the ice - this is evident from the way he includes a record number of complex elements in his programs (up to seven quadruple jumps), and also adds risky combinations like somersaults (after the ban on this element was lifted) just for the sake o...Read more