Ilia Malinin debuts new nickname at Saatva Skate America
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Ilia Malinin competes in his first event of the season at Saatva Skate America in Everett, Washington, adopting a new nickname, Chaos God. He previously held the title Quad God and aims to showcase difficult programs both technically and artistically. Malinin trained under the guidance of his parents and choreographer Shae-Lynn Bourne. The event runs from Friday to Sunday, marking a fresh chapter following his eighth-place finish at the Olympics last year.
- •Malinin's competition runs from November 12-14, 2026.
- •He aims to honor victims of the 2025 American Airlines Flight 5342 crash in his short program.
- •Malinin introduced a new life philosophy named 'Vision 2030'.
- •He launched a YouTube channel to share his journey.
- •This marks his first event since winning a third consecutive world title.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ilia Malinin starts next figure skating chapter with a new nickname
"Ilia Malinin competes for the first time this season at Saatva Skate America, live on NBC Sports and Peacock.
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