"Quad god" Ilia Malinin wins 3rd consecutive world skating championship title

Ilia Malinin won his third consecutive world figure skating championship title, executing multiple quadruple jumps and a backflip six weeks after failing to medal at the Olympics. The American skater, nicknamed "quad god" for his mastery of the sport's most difficult jumps, rebounded from his Olympic disappointment with a dominant performance. Malinin's world title demonstrates his continued standing as one of figure skating's elite competitors despite the setback in Beijing. His ability to land multiple quads in a single program remains a signature strength that sets him apart from his rivals. The victory underscores Malinin's status as the sport's most consistent performer at the world championship level over the past three years.