Ilia Malinin
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WC being much more important of course - especially as he'll be fresh vs seniors who competed at Olympics. There's a chance he could podium at senior worlds which is a much bigger deal than winning JWC (or even a top 10 senior worlds finish)
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@cheerknithanson since you are Ilia's biggest, long time fan on this Board, you were the first person I thought of when he did so well at Nats. Congrats on your boy.
Thank you for your gracious words about Jason and your understanding.I know his fans are disappointed not to see him selected for Olys, but I am sure Ilia will do great things in the future. And the future is not that far away
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I love both of them! Jason a bit more in a way, but gotta cheer on for my fellow NOVAer. Both had terrific cases, but at the end of the day, the USFSA had to go by their criteria. And Nathan and Vincent were the top 2 by their criteria. So it was going to be between Jason and Ilia.@cheerknithanson since you are Ilia's biggest, long time fan on this Board, you were the first person I thought of when he did so well at Nats. Congrats on your boy.
I know his fans are disappointed not to see him selected for Olys, but I am sure Ilia will do great things in the future. And the future is not that far away
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Ilia was the highlight of Nationals for me! I’m in the DC metro area and he’s been on my radar since Skate America last season. I was really looking forward to seeing his senior nationals debut, but WOW, I certainly wasn’t expecting that! 
I loved his father’s reaction in the K&C as his FS scores came up 
I loved his father’s reaction in the K&C as his FS scores came up 
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I know people have mixed feelings about TSL, but they've just dropped an interview with Ilia. Watch it, or don't.
He needs to polish up his interview skills, but he's young and comes across as very authentic.
Most interesting tidbit - he has a six-year-old sister coming up the ranks.
To quote Yoda, "There is another."
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He needs to polish up his interview skills, but he's young and comes across as very authentic.
Most interesting tidbit - he has a six-year-old sister coming up the ranks.
To quote Yoda, "There is another."
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I thought it was a decent interview. I would have asked if he would skate to more rock-ish music next year. I have a framework of a FP in my head to Welcome to the Black Parade.
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when he says, "entertain."
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Okay so I was doing some calculations....so if Ilia wants to do junior and senior worlds.....he would have to leave Beijing after the men's event (Which luckily it's the first solo event after the team event) if the Olympic entries all stay healthy, then come back to the Netherlands or B&H...then.....ooooo.....okay none of these sound great cause then he would have to alternate between Europe and the USA....this is not going to be easy.....
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Only speculation, but ...
If USFS wants Ilia on stand-by in/near Beijing, maybe he will be excused from Junior Worlds selection camp (Jan 31 - Feb 1)?
FWIW, Knierim/Frazier are scheduled to depart for Beijing on Jan 27.
Ilia could return to U.S. as early as Feb 8, after Olympic individual men's SP?
(He would not be allowed to compete only in individual FS even if a Team USA man needed to withdraw after SP.)
Later to Europe to earn Worlds SP minimum before Feb 28 deadline.
Then possible that it would be easier for him to remain in Europe thereafter -- at least for Junior Worlds (week of Mar 7)? Maybe straight through also for Worlds (week of Mar 21)?
With USFS assisting with expenses and with finding training facilities, I hope?
FWIW, Knierim/Frazier are scheduled to depart for Beijing on Jan 27.
Ilia could return to U.S. as early as Feb 8, after Olympic individual men's SP?
(He would not be allowed to compete only in individual FS even if a Team USA man needed to withdraw after SP.)
Later to Europe to earn Worlds SP minimum before Feb 28 deadline.
Then possible that it would be easier for him to remain in Europe thereafter -- at least for Junior Worlds (week of Mar 7)? Maybe straight through also for Worlds (week of Mar 21)?
With USFS assisting with expenses and with finding training facilities, I hope?
For posterity, pre-Nationals articles:
Northern Virginia Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Aims for the Winter Olympics
Ilia Malinin is hoping to punch his ticket during a competition in Nashville this weekend.
washingtoncitypaper.com
Ilia Malinin Prepares from All Angles Before U.S. Championships - U.S. Figure Skating
Ilia Malinin is trying jump combinations that have not ever been seen in men's skating – yet. His Instagram feed boasts videos of the 17-year-old attempting triple-quadruple
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The Washington City Paper article includes this excerpt re past injuries:
To skate his potential, Malinin will need to overcome some lingering ankle problems that recently kept him from training for three weeks. He had hoped to compete in the senior men’s competition last year, but fractured his ankle after placing fifth at Skate America, an annual international competition.
Also has some fun color re the atmosphere at Championship Series Leesburg.
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Good news, he got assigned to the Challenge Cup in the Netherlands at the end of February!
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2021-22 International Assignments and Results
2021-22 International Assignments and Results
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Have you guys seen this yet? 
Quad toe, quad loop combo…
Quad toe, quad loop combo…Just piggybacking off my last post, does anyone else believe being left off the team has lit a FIRE under him? I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw him posting a quad axel here soon. That said, I realize that one perfect clip on IG is not the same as consistently performing a skill, but the fact that he’s even attempting and landing such feats warrants a lot of respect. I can’t wait for worlds…Have you guys seen this yet?
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I wonder how Ilia would do if he skated to Halo theme song? Honestly, I feel like it would so cool.
