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Who is Ilia Malinin, the first figure skater to land the quadruple axel?
Steve Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Ilia Malinin wowed the world of figure skating when he became the first to pull off the extremely difficult quadruple axel jump in 2022. Today we find out more about this rising star of the ice.
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Affectionately referred to as the 'quad god' by fans, Ilia has revitalized the scene in the U.S. figure skating world. Due to his influence, he was named in Time Magazine's 'Time 100' list of the next emerging leaders from the younger generation.
Ilia Malinin's profile and bio summary
Full Name | Ilia Malinin |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 2 December 2004 |
Age | 18 (2023) |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Place of birth | Fairfax, Virginia, USA |
Current residence | Vienna, Virginia, USA |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Russian American |
Religion | Christian |
Height in feet | 5ft6 |
Height in centimetres | 168 cm |
Hair colour | Light brown |
Eye colour | Blue |
Marital status | Single |
School | George C. Marshall High School |
Occupation | Figure Skater |
Net worth | $300,000 |
Debut year | 2010 |
Famous for | Becoming the first figure skater to land a quadruple axel jump successfully |
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How old is Ilia Malinin?
Malinin (aged 18 as of January 2023) was born on 2 December 2004, in Fairfax, Virginia. He is a Russian American from a family passionate about ice skating. The famous figure skater, Ilia Malinin's height is 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in).
Ilia Malinin's parents
Ilia's parents were both accomplished international figure skaters in their youth. His mother, Tatiana Malinina, won the 1999 Grand Prix final, and his father, Roman Skorniakov, is a former Uzbekistani national champion.
Does Ilia Malinin have a sister?
As of January 2023, Ilia has one sister named Liza, who was born in 2014.
When did Ilia start skating?
Malinin started skating at the age of 6 in the year 2010. He won the 2016 U.S. national juvenile championships at the age of 12.
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Who coaches Ilia Malinin?
Aside from his parents, he is also coached by the experienced Rafael Arutyunyan and former World bronze medallist Nadezda Kanaeva.
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Ilia Malinin's quadruple axel record
On 15 September 2022, Ilia made history by becoming the first figure skater to successfully land the difficult quadruple axel jump at the 2022 U.S. International Classic tournament. The jump saw him go from the sixth position to the first position to win his first major tournament.
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Why did Ilia Malinin not go to the Olympics?
Despite a bright start to his skating career, he was not selected by the U.S. Olympics team to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The team selectors preferred to go with more experienced skaters, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou and Jason Brown. Ilia expressed his disappointment in an interview but looked forward to the 2026 Olympics.
Who is Ilia Malinin's agent?
He is represented by Ari Zakarian, well-known in the skating world. He has previously worked as a choreographer and producer within the industry.
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Does Ilia Malinin have a girlfriend?
As of January 2023, studies indicate he does not have a girlfriend at the moment.
What is Ilia Malinin's net worth?
According to sources, Malinin is worth more than $300,000. His finances accrue from his skating career and winnings from tournaments.
What Is Ilia's Instagram handle?
On a verified Instagram page, Malinin regularly posts his training and competition highlights. He has more than 76,000 followers on the platform as of 31 January 2023.
Ilia Malinin's brilliance at the tender age of 18 gives fans optimism over the future of ice skating. He has already made his permanent mark on the ice by being the first man to land the feared quadruple axel jump.
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