Ilia Malinin Sets New World Record at Figure Skating Championship

Landing six quadruple jumps, the American teenager clinches his first world title in Montreal.

American teenager Ilia Malinin made history at the World Figure Skating Championship in Montreal by landing six quadruple jumps, including a quadruple Axel, setting a new world record with a score of 227.79 points.
Malinin's groundbreaking performance, set to the 'Succession' theme song, earned him his first world title, surpassing Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and France's Adam Siao Him Fa.
The 19-year-old, known as the 'Quad God,' overcame significant mental and physical challenges in the weeks leading up to the championship.
Composer Nicholas Britell, who created the 'Succession' theme, congratulated Malinin on social media, highlighting the unique choice of music for the program.
The U.S. also celebrated victories in other categories, with ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates defending their world title.