Ilia Malinin Secures U.S. Gold Medal in Figure Skating

MILAN —

The U.S. figure skating team clinched gold in the team event at the Olympics, relying on Ilia Malinin’s performance, which included a remarkable backflip. After a tense wait for Japan’s last skater, Shun Sato, the final scores revealed the U.S. at 69 points and Japan at 68, with Italy earning bronze. This victory marked Malinin’s first Olympic medal and the second consecutive Olympic win for the U.S. in this event. The competition involved combined scores from various disciplines over two days, showcasing Malinin’s star power despite some missteps.

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