U.S. star Ilia Malinin crushes it to win Skate Canada International title

U.S. star Ilia Malinin crushes it to win Skate Canada International title

U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin dominated the field and captured men’s gold at the Skate Canada International in Halifax on Sunday. The reigning world champion received a standing ovation for his vampire-themed free program — which included a backflip — to claim a Grand Prix title on consecutive weekends. Malinin also won Skate America … Read more

Malinin Takes Men’s World Figure Skating Crown in Record Performance

Malinin Takes Men’s World Figure Skating Crown in Record Performance

MONTREAL —  American figure skating star Ilia Malinin is a world champion — and a world-record holder. Malinin put on a dominant display that included a jaw-dropping six quad jumps — including his patented quad axel — to snag the men’s singles crown Saturday night at the world championships. After placing third in Thursday’s short … Read more

US to Get Olympic Gold Medals After Skater Valieva Disqualified

US to Get Olympic Gold Medals After Skater Valieva Disqualified

International Olympic officials have told counterparts in the United States that their figure skating team will receive Olympic gold medals now that Russian skater Kamila Valieva has been disqualified for doping at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee received word Monday night that the IOC would award the gold … Read more