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It involves a forward takeoff and thus requires 4½ revolutions in the air.
Simplified Text
Quad axel involves forward takeoff requiring 4.5 revolutions in the air
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0.950
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The author
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "jump": "quad axel",
    "description": "forward takeoff",
    "revolutions": "4.5"
}
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a11665f4-83cc-462c-a70a-888401ffc300
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (2 months ago)

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2 months ago
https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/02/13/sports/olympics-figure-skating-results-malinin.html

Ilia Malinin, favored to win gold, shockingly finished eighth in the men's figure skating competition after a series of errors. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold. The article analyzes Malinin's performance and the pressure of the Olympics.

Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/athletic/7045481/2026/02/13/ilia-malinin-figure-skating-quad-god-loses
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2 months ago
https://nytimes.com/athletic/7045481/2026/02/13/ilia-malinin-figure-skating-quad-god-loses

Ilia Malinin, the heavily favored figure skater, faltered in the men's free skate at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing eighth. The article analyzes the pressure and inexperience that contributed to his unexpected loss, comparing it to other major sports upsets.

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