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Ilia Malinin prepares for Figure Skating season ahead of 2030 Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:57 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Ilia Malinin prepares for Figure Skating season ahead of 2030 Olympics

Summary

Ilia Malinin teased his return to competitive figure skating, sharing a video on Instagram regarding his preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old skater hinted at a new program aimed at redeeming himself at the 2030 Winter Olympics. Following a successful season that included a gold medal in the team event and a win at the World Championships, Malinin previously considered taking a year off after experiencing a disappointing performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His first competition is set for Skate America from November 13-15 in Everett, Washington, where he will compete against fellow Team USA member Alysa Liu.

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•Malinin shares video indicating his return to competition.
•He will compete in Skate America from November 13-15.
•The skater aims to redeem himself at the 2030 Olympics.
•Malinin won gold in the team event and his third world title last season.
•He considered taking a break after a disappointing singles performance in 2026.

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9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ilia Malinin teases return to figure skating competitions after considering time off

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"Quad God" Ilia Malinin teased his preparations for the 2026-27 figure skating season, with a goal of redeeming himself at the 2030 Winter Olympics.
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