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Ilia Malinin Secures Second World Figure Skating Title in Boston

The 20-year-old 'Quad God' dazzled with six quadruple jumps, leading the U.S. team to a historic three gold medals at the championships.

Malinin landed a stunning backflip in his title-winning free skate performance.
Gold medalist Ilia Malinin celebrates after winning the Men's World Championship during the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 29, 2025.
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Overview

  • Ilia Malinin defended his World Figure Skating Championship title with a season-best score of 318.56 points in Boston.
  • The 20-year-old successfully landed six quadruple jumps, including his signature quadruple axel, during his free skate.
  • Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan earned silver, while Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama took bronze in the men’s singles event.
  • The U.S. team celebrated a milestone, winning three gold medals across four events at the championships.
  • Malinin, already a favorite for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, plans to focus on refining his strategy and programs for the upcoming season.