Ilia Malinin Addresses Olympic Pressure After 8th Place Finish

Team USA figure skater Ilia Malinin has spoken candidly about the pressure he faced at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he finished in 8th place despite being a perceived favorite.

17 Feb, 08:00 — 17 Feb, 16:41

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Ilia Malinin, a highly anticipated figure skater and perceived gold medal favorite, recently finished 8th at the Winter Olympics. This story highlights the immense pressure on elite athletes to perform at the highest level and the personal challenges faced when expectations are not met on a global stage. It offers insight into the mental fortitude required in competitive sports and the narrative surrounding athletes who "come up short."

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Ilia MalininTeam USA figure skater Team USANational figure skating team Milano CortinaHost city of 2026 Winter Olympics

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First report: BBC · 17 Feb, 08:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 9h|Window: 9h

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Ilia Malinin Addresses Olympics Pressure After 8th Place Finish

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Ilia Malinin Addresses Olympics Pressure After 8th Place Finish

Ilia Malinin is getting candid about coming up short at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Team USA figure skater—who was the perceived favorite to win gold in men’s singles at the Milano Cortina...

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