Ilia Malinin
Born 2004 · Age 21
American competitive figure skater, first to land a quadruple Axel in competition, two-time World champion (2024, 2025), multi-time U.S. champion and Grand Prix Final champion, known as 'Quadg0d'.
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Born in Fairfax, Virginia
Ilia Malinin born to former Olympic skaters Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov in Fairfax, VA.
Began skating
Started skating at age seven while regularly at his parents' rink where they coached.
U.S. Championships (Juvenile) – 9th
Competed at U.S. Championships in the Juvenile division and placed 9th.
U.S. Championships (Juvenile) – 1st (National juvenile champion)
Won the juvenile division at the U.S. Championships.
Eastern Sectionals, Juvenile – 2nd
Placed second at Eastern Sectionals in the Juvenile division.
Eastern Sectionals, Intermediate – 1st
Won Eastern Sectionals in the Intermediate division.
U.S. Championships (Intermediate) – 1st
Captured the U.S. national intermediate title.
Golden Bear (Advanced Novice) – 2nd
Placed second at the Golden Bear in Advanced Novice.
Asian Open (Advanced Novice) – 1st
Won the Advanced Novice division at the Asian Open.
Philadelphia Summer International (Junior) – 1st
Won the Philadelphia Summer International at the junior level.
Junior Grand Prix (USA) – 4th
Finished 4th at the U.S. JGP event.
Junior Grand Prix (Italy) – 7th
Placed 7th at the JGP event in Italy.
U.S. Championships (Novice) – 3rd
Bronze medalist at the U.S. Championships in the Novice division.
Skate America (senior) – 5th
Competed at Skate America, placing 5th as a young senior competitor.
World Junior Championships – 16th
Placed 16th at the World Junior Championships (first appearance at that event).
Changed social handle to 'Quadg0d'
After landing a quadruple toe loop and quad Salchow in his first senior competition, he changed his online handle from 'Lutzboy' to 'Quadg0d'.
Junior Grand Prix (Austria) – 1st
Won the JGP event in Austria.
Junior Grand Prix (France) – 1st
Won the JGP event in France; double JGP gold medalist this season.
Became youngest men's Skate America champion
By winning Skate America 2022, Malinin became the youngest male champion in the event's history.
Left off 2022 U.S. Olympic team
Despite silver at U.S. Championships, U.S. Olympic selectors chose three veteran skaters for Beijing; Malinin was omitted — a disappointment that motivated him.
World Junior Championships – 1st (Junior World Champion)
Won the 2022 World Junior Championships, claiming the world junior title.
World Championships – 9th
Finished 9th at the senior World Championships in 2022.
U.S. Figure Skating Championships – Silver medal (2nd)
Competed in his first senior U.S. Championships and won the silver medal, boosting hopes for the Olympic team.
Grand Prix Espoo – 1st
Won the Grand Prix Espoo event (part of the 2022 Grand Prix series).
First successful quadruple Axel in international competition
At the 2022 U.S. International Classic, Malinin became the first skater to land a fully rotated quadruple Axel in international competition.
Named to Time 100 Next list
Included in Time magazine's Time 100 Next list of emerging leaders (September 2022).
Repeated quad Axel at Skate America (senior Grand Prix debut)
One month after the U.S. International Classic, Malinin landed the quad Axel again during his senior Grand Prix debut at Skate America, becoming the youngest men's Skate America champion in history (2022).
Grand Prix Final (2022) – Bronze
Earned the bronze medal at the 2022 Grand Prix Final (2022–23 season).
U.S. Figure Skating Championships – Gold (U.S. National Champion)
Won his first senior U.S. national title at the 2023 U.S. Championships.
Skate America (2023) – 1st
Won Skate America in 2023 (part of 2023–24 Grand Prix season).
Grand Prix de France – 2nd
Silver medal at the Grand Prix de France (2023).
Grand Prix Final (2023–24) – Champion
Won the Grand Prix Final (2023–24 season), becoming Grand Prix Final champion.
World Championships – Bronze (3rd)
Finished third at the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships — his first senior World medal.
First to land quad Axel in a short program (Grand Prix Final)
At the 2023 Grand Prix Final, became the first athlete to land a quad Axel in a short program.
Public controversy and apology over remark on sexual orientation
Made a remark in 2023 implying LGBTQ skaters received higher scores; quickly apologized and later reflected on immaturity.
Graduated from George C. Marshall High School (approx.)
Listed as a graduate of George C. Marshall High School; typical graduation year likely 2023 (estimate based on birth year and enrollment info).
First athlete to land six quadruple jumps cleanly in competition (noted achievement)
Credited (in multiple sources) with landing six quadruple jumps cleanly in competition across events (notably in 2023–2024 season leading into 2024 Worlds).
Fastest turnaround from junior to senior World champion since Alexei Yagudin
At 2024 Worlds Malinin made the fastest transition from junior to senior World champion since Alexei Yagudin (1996 to 1998 comparison).
Attempted seven quadruple jumps at 2024 Grand Prix Final
Became the first athlete to attempt seven quadruple jumps during the 2024 Grand Prix Final.
Created and performed 'raspberry twist' move
Debuted a move called the 'raspberry twist' in 2024 in honor of his mother, Tatiana Malinina.
Skate America (2024) – 1st
Won Skate America 2024 (listed on competitive history).
Skate Canada International (2024) – 1st
Won Skate Canada International in 2024.
Lombardia Trophy (2024) – 1st
Won the Lombardia Trophy in 2024.
U.S. Championships – Gold (repeated as U.S. champion)
Retained the U.S. national title at the 2024 U.S. Championships.
Expressed ambition to land a quintuple jump
Publicly stated a goal to attempt and land a quintuple jump within a few years (goal stated in 2024 interview).
Listed nicknames and branding as 'Quad God' / 'Quadg0d'
Widely known and marketed under the nickname 'Quadg0d' and 'Quad God' as part of his public image by 2024.
World Championships – Gold (Senior World Champion)
Won the 2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Canada; performance featured six quadruple jumps and set the highest free skate score in history.
Set senior world free skate record (227.79) and combined record (333.76)
At the 2024 Worlds set world senior records: Free skate 227.79 and combined total 333.76.
World Team Trophy – Team Champion (2025)
Member of the U.S. team that won the 2025 World Team Trophy.
First to successfully land all six types of quadruple jumps in one program (2025 Worlds free skate)
At the 2025 World Championships he became the first athlete to successfully land each of the six types of quadruple jumps in a single free skate program.
Benefit event for victims of Potomac collision – skated in memorial show
Skated in a benefit event memorializing the 67 victims (including 28 from skating community) who died in the Potomac River plane/ helicopter collision in January 2025, just before the 2025 Worlds.
Joined Stars on Ice shows (roster and performances)
Listed on Stars on Ice roster and participating in the 2025 tour shows (multiple listings April–May 2025).
Attends George Mason University part-time
Reported as attending George Mason University part-time while training and competing at elite levels.
U.S. Championships – Gold (2025 U.S. national champion)
Won the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; posted personal-best IJS scores at the U.S. qualifying competition and U.S. Championships.
Personal best short program (SP) – 110.41 at 2025 Worlds
Recorded a personal best short program score of 110.41 at the 2025 World Championships.
World Championships – Gold (2025 World Champion)
Repeated as World Champion in March 2025, winning by 31 points; performed six quadruple jumps including the quad Axel.
Stars on Ice U.S. Tour interview on Olympic dreams
Spoke about his Olympic ambitions in a Stars on Ice feature ahead of the U.S. tour (May 1, 2025 interview).
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