Ilia Malinin

The Quad God – 2× World Champion | 3× U.S. Champion

At just 20 years old, Ilia Malinin has become the face of men’s figure skating worldwide. Nicknamed “The Quad God,” he’s a phenomenon whose blend of power, precision, and showmanship has redefined what’s possible on the ice.

Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Ilia began skating at six years old and quickly developed a reputation for fearlessness and innovation. He made history as the first skater ever to land a fully rotated quadruple Axel, the sport’s most difficult jump — a feat that instantly made him a global sensation.

Now a two-time World Champion (2024 and 2025) and three-time U.S. Champion, Malinin has established himself as the undisputed leader of his sport. At the 2025 World Championships, he delivered one of the greatest free skates ever witnessed — landing six quadruple jumps — and followed it with a commanding 40-point victory at the ISU Grand Prix de France, his first major international competition on the road to the Olympic Games.

On the ice, Ilia fuses explosive athleticism with quiet confidence and modern artistry. Every program feels like a new chapter in skating’s evolution: fearless jumps, musical intelligence, and the poise of a champion who performs with complete control. He’s not just competing — he’s transforming the sport in real time.

A Skater Redefining Greatness

When Ilia Malinin steps onto the ice, the atmosphere changes. The 2-time World Champion and 3-time U.S. Champion isn’t merely a titleholder — he’s the skater everyone else is chasing. Fresh from his dominant Grand Prix de France win, Ilia continues to captivate audiences around the world with his record-breaking jumps and magnetic presence.

Each performance carries the electricity of witnessing something new — a blend of courage, control, and artistry that draws audiences to their feet. Seeing him live is seeing the future of figure skating unfold before your eyes.