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Ilia Malinin and Alysa Liu Lead at World Figure Skating Championships

Malinin's record-setting short program and Liu's comeback performance highlight pivotal Olympic qualification event in Boston.

Mar 27, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Ilia Malinin (USA) competes in the men short program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - March 27, 2025 Ilia Malinin of the U.S. performs during the men's short program REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Mar 27, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Ilia Malinin (USA) waits for his score in the men short program during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ilia Malinin scored a personal best of 110.41 in the men's short program, solidifying his lead with a technically exceptional performance.
  • Alysa Liu leads the women's competition after a flawless short program, marking a strong return to the sport after her 2022 retirement.
  • Japan's Yuma Kagiyama trails Malinin in second place with a score of 107.09, setting up a competitive free skate on Saturday.
  • The pairs event saw Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win the gold medal with a season-best free skate performance.
  • The championships are critical for determining Olympic quotas, with the U.S. aiming to secure maximum entries across all disciplines.