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Coverage dated February 12, 2026 to February 13, 2026

Ilia Malinin, figure skater favored for gold, finishes 8th

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Malinin, undefeated since 2023, stumbled and fell multiple times, landing far off the podium. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold in an upset that shocked even himself.

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  1. CBS News

    Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes in 8th place (opens CBS News)

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    In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin​ didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.

  2. Wyoming Public Media

    Ilia Malinin, U.S. figure skater favored for gold, finishes 8th (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Malinin, undefeated since 2023, stumbled and fell multiple times, landing far off the podium. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold in an upset that shocked even himself.

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Ilia Malinin, figure skater favored for gold, finishes 8th (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Malinin, undefeated since 2023, stumbled and fell multiple times, landing far off the podium. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold in an upset that shocked even himself.

  4. Christian Science Monitor

    Ilia Malinin and the unforgiving glare of the Olympic spotlight (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Ilia Malinin, the only person ever to complete the fearsome quadruple Axel in a figure skating competition, was by far the favorite to win gold in Milan. Then the Olympics happened.

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