Ilia Malinin

[Arriba627]

I think he has a talent for foreign languages. He said some words in Japanese this past summer during the ice shows and actually sounded pretty good. He may be vying for the title of Best Linguist, along with Deniss Vasiljevs

 

[evayvonne]

I won't be surprised if Liza turns into another skating phenom like his brother. He dotes on his sister, and she's really good for her age. Very much like Ilia.

Ilia was incredibly special even as a little kid, though he had it tough given the expectations around him and his training. If he gets second place, like when he lost in Philly to Nicolas Hseih (I could still remember the screams when the score was announced and he lost), or when he didn't make it to the nationals when he was in novice at the Boxborough MA sectionals (he got 5th), he was so fearful because that meant he was grounded from using electronics for at least a couple of weeks to a month. And you know how boys are glued to their electronics and playstations.

I just hope Ilia stays healthy. I love to see what else he can accomplish.

omg this is the first time i've heard of this do you know the source to this and who said this?

 

[reader3]

Ilia is with Raf in some other pics on this tw/x link but here is a shot of him practicing with Shae giving him guidance.
These are Nathan's old haunts, Great Park in Irvine, Calif, that we were privileged to visit.

https://twitter.com/TheIliaSociety/status/1736282781624512844

 

[cheerknithanson]

Ilia Malinin on Instagram: "Happy holiday wishes from Santa Monica 🎄 #santamonica #california #havingfun #figureskating"

6,447 likes, 76 comments - ilia_quadg0d_malinin on December 19, 2023: "Happy holiday wishes from Santa Monica 🎄 #santamonica #california #havingfun #figureskating"

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I love the little penguin he's pushing lol.

 

[cailuj365]

I just watched one of Ilia's interviews after his GPF short program where he described it as a "safe but solid" performance. Imagine describing the first 4A in a SP where it's not even clear if it's a valid element as "safe." This guy is operating on a different level.

 

[reader3]

Ilia practicing at the beach, past and present. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1P2EpwRR7S/

 

[cheerknithanson]

Ilia practicing at the beach. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1P2EpwRR7S/

Now I’ve done back handsprings (Standing and round-offs) and round-off back tucks in cheerleading. That made my back hurt looking at the twists. lol.

 

[reader3]

Ilia's recent costume designs: https://twitter.com/TheIliaSociety/status/1739611386937024911

 

[reader3]

Ilia's throwback pics for the year. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1c3HX7x3ec/?img_index=1

 

[cheerknithanson]

Ilia posted on his Instagram story that he made it to Bologna, Italy for the ice show in Italy he’s performing at.

 

[reader3]

Ilia performing at Bol on Ice: https://twitter.com/TheIliaSociety/status/1743877730134102028

 

[cheerknithanson]

USFSA posted this little snippet relating to Ilia where he talked about improving artistry.

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[cheerknithanson]

The determined look: https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?attachment_id=1378372206147291&message_id=mid.$cAAAAAL5_AWyTRosKnGNFUW9Q8wfW&thread_id=100000531831171

I can't see the image.

 

[reader3]

I'll substitute this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/C147oNwozbK/

 

[reader3]

Ilia with some good wishes to those attending the Youth Olympics:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2XiOKtCEhO/

 

[cheerknithanson]

So Ilia is skating last in the men's SP for Nationals. It starts at 3:15 pm EST.

2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Event Results for 2024 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships

ijs.usfigureskating.org

 

[cheerknithanson]

108.57 in the SP and 1st place in the SP! He was great! Can't wait for Sunday!

 

[reader3]

It was a beauty!

 

[gsk8]

 

[cheerknithanson]

A bit of a messy skate, but Ilia pulled it together for his 2nd US title. Hope he gets those boot problems fixed up in the next two months to be ready for Worlds. I appreciated he YOLO'ed that combo at the end.