Ilia Malinin Claims Second Consecutive World Figure Skating Title in Boston

The 20-year-old American dazzled with six quadruple jumps, including the quad Axel, and dedicated his victory to victims of a recent plane crash.

Ilia Malinin defended his world figure skating title at the 2025 ISU Championships in Boston with a commanding score of 318.56 points, over 31 points ahead of the runner-up.
His free skate featured six quadruple jumps, including the quad Axel, a feat only he has achieved in competition, though he narrowly missed landing a seventh quad jump.
Malinin dedicated his performance to the memory of skaters and coaches lost in a January 2025 plane crash, including members of his training club.
The U.S. team achieved a historic sweep at the championships, winning three gold medals across disciplines for the first time in history.
As the favorite for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Malinin plans to refine his programs and pursue his goal of a 'perfect layout' featuring seven quadruple jumps.