Event Brief
Ilia Malinin's Historic Olympic Backflip
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Ilia Malinin made history with a backflip in his Olympic debut, a move banned for decades until 2024.
WHO: Ilia Malinin
WHAT: Performed a backflip in Olympic figure skating
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: To showcase a controversial move now allowed in competition
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