Event Brief
Ilia Malinin Eyes Quadruple Axel After Historic Backflip
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: Malinin, the 'Quad God,' made history with a backflip at the 2026 Olympics, aiding the U.S. team in winning gold.
WHO: Ilia Malinin
WHAT: Landed the first legal Olympic backflip since 1976
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Milan Cortina
WHY: To help the Americans win team gold
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