Ilia Malinin Wins Second Consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Despite Skate Issues, 19-Year-Old Lands Quadruple Axel and Prepares for World Championships

Ilia Malinin, the 19-year-old figure skater, won his second consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championships, despite having issues with his skates.
Malinin is the only person to have completed a quadruple axel in competition, a feat he repeated at this championship.
Despite falling during his free skate and not performing to his best, Malinin's lead was never in question due to his historic lead after the short program.
Malinin is now preparing for the World Championships in Montreal in March, where he is considered among the favorites.
Jason Brown, the two-time Olympic champion, finished second in the championship, while Camden Pulkinen took the bronze.