‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin avenges Olympic disappointment with backflip for third straight world title

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin avenges Olympic disappointment with backflip for third straight world title

Malinin finished eighth at the Olympics

Ilia Malinin from the United States competes during the men free skating at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gold medalist Ilia Malinin from the United States waves to spectators after the medal ceremony after the men's free skating at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Gold medalist, Ilia Malinin from the United States waves before the medal ceremony after the men's free skating at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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