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He came almost out of nowhere to snag silver, behind gold medalist Nathan Chen, and signaled his promise as a future star.
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Malinin snagged silver behind Nathan Chen and signaled promise as future star
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News Article
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{
    "event": "U.S. Championships",
    "medal": "Silver",
    "athlete": "Ilia Malinin",
    "gold_medalist": "Nathan Chen"
}
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Figure Skating
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Created
February 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM (6 months ago)

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Ilia Malinin, Figure Skating’s Quad God, Loses
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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.

Figure Skating Winter Olympics Ilia Malinin Sports Competition Performance Upsets Athletics

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