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Ilia Malinin says his figure skating parents didn't want him to skate | 2026 Winter Olympics
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Oct 23, 20251:49Now PlayingIlia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," reveals the incredible journey that took him from a kid hanging around the ice rink to becoming the #1 ranked men's figure skater in the world. In this exclusive clip, the Team USA Olympic hopeful shares how his Olympic figure skating parents actually discouraged him from pursuing the sport — and how he proved them wrong.
Discover the Quad God's origin story: from recreational skating to revolutionizing men's figure skating with his record-breaking quads and signature Raspberry Twist. Malinin opens up about the sacrifices, dedication, and countless hours required to reach elite-level figure skating, including the financial costs that families face in this demanding sport.
Learn what it takes to become a world champion figure skater and how Ilia Malinin went from hobby skater to the most dominant force in men's singles figure skating.
KEY TOPICS:
Ilia Malinin's figure skating origin story
Why his Olympic parents didn't want him to skate
The sacrifices behind becoming the Quad God
Cost and dedication of elite figure skating
Path from recreational to professional skating
Team USA figure skating journey
Men's singles figure skating champion mindset
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