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Ilia Malinin Secures Second World Title With Historic Performance in Boston

The 20-year-old American dazzled with six quadruple jumps, including the quad Axel, as the U.S. team achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships.

Malinin landed a stunning backflip in his title-winning free skate performance.
Alysa Liu (USA) wins gold in Womens Free Skating during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden.
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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.

Overview

  • Ilia Malinin defended his world title with a dominant free skate, scoring 318.56 points and landing six quadruple jumps, including the quad Axel, a jump only he has landed in competition.
  • Malinin attempted a groundbreaking 'seven-quad layout' but narrowly missed completing it, doubling a planned quad Lutz.
  • The U.S. team made history by winning three of the four gold medals at the championships, marking a resurgence in American figure skating.
  • Malinin dedicated his performance to the memory of 28 members of the U.S. Figure Skating community who died in a January 2025 plane crash.
  • With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Malinin is focused on refining his programs and perfecting his ambitious technical routines to remain a top contender for gold.