American Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Breaks World Record and Takes Home the Gold at World Championships

American figure skating star Ilia Malinin has made history as a world champion and world-record holder. At the world championships, Malinin delivered a stunning performance that included six quad jumps, including his signature quad axel, to claim the men’s singles title. After finishing third in the short program, Malinin scored a world-record 227.79 in the free program, bringing his total score to 333.76, more than 20 points ahead of the competition. This remarkable achievement left the audience at the Bell Centre in Montreal in awe, as they cheered and clapped for Malinin throughout his performance.

Reflecting on his performance, Malinin expressed his emotions about the crowd’s support and the impact it had on him. He described the experience of hearing the audience’s reaction as incredible and overwhelming, emphasizing the emotional significance of the moment. His victory marked the end of Shoma Uno’s two-time reign as world champion, with Uno finishing fourth after missing two quad jumps in his program. Yuma Kagiyama of Japan took second place, while Adam Siao Him Fa of France claimed the bronze with an impressive display that included a backflip.

In addition to Malinin’s impressive performance in men’s singles competition, there were also several other remarkable achievements at this year’s World Championships of Figure Skating held in Montreal Canada. Madison Chock and Evan Bates from United States successfully defended their world title with a season-best score of 222.20 in ice dance event. They were followed by Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier in second place and Italy’s Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri in third place. The event marked a return of the world championships to Montreal after nearly a century, with