Ilia Malinin, the U.S. figure skater nicknamed the “Quad God,” became the first person to legally land a backflip on one skate in the Olympics — although one trailblazing woman pulled it off when the ...

American figure skater Ilia Malinin, dubbed the “Quad God,” continues to push the boundaries of the sport at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old sensation landed a historic ...

Backflips were effectively outlawed after a skater pulled one off at the 1976 Olympics; only in 2024 did the sport's governing body decide they wouldn't punish the move, though they still don't reward ...

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 07: Ilia Malinin of Team United States competes in Men's Single Skating - Short Program on day one of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena ...

Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," continued to dazzle fans as he once again put his full warrior spirit on display during his latest performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Malinin landed ...

Feb 10, 2026; Milan, Italy; Ilia Malinin of the United States of America competes in men's singles short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.

American figure skater Ilia Malinin, dubbed the “Quad God,” continues to push the boundaries of the sport at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old sensation landed a historic ...