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Malinin clinches third straight world title after Olympic setback
sports13 days ago

Malinin clinches third straight world title after Olympic setback

Ilia Malinin won his third consecutive ISU World Figure Skating Championship in Prague, six weeks after a disastrous Olympic performance left him eighth in Milan, delivering a free skate highlighted by five quadruple jumps and a backflip to finish with 329.40 total, well ahead of Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato. He became the first man since Nathan Chen to win three straight world titles and credited the crowd for helping him push through.

via cbsnews.com|
#figure-skating#ilia-malinin#olympic-setback
Glenn's Worlds Run Ends in Exhausted Heartbreak
sports14 days ago

Glenn's Worlds Run Ends in Exhausted Heartbreak

Amber Glenn finished sixth at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague after a difficult free skate with points docked and under-rotations, despite landing a triple axel. She dropped from third after a strong short program to 6th with a 203.12 total, marking another setback following the Milan Cortina Olympics. Glenn posted that she’s mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted after a season of extreme highs and lows and indicated she may take time to regroup.

via nypost.com|
#amber-glenn#figure-skating#olympics
Sakamoto bids adieu with a fourth world title
sports14 days ago

Sakamoto bids adieu with a fourth world title

Kaori Sakamoto closed her competitive career by winning her fourth world title at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, delivering a personal-best performance and leaving with a lasting legacy as the sport’s latest four-time world champion; teammates and rivals praised her artistry, while Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito finished with disappointing results, and Sakamoto said she will perform in shows and coach after retiring.

via nbcsports.com|
#figure-skating#legacy#retirement
Glenn Finishes Sixth at Worlds as Exhausting Season Ends Without a Medal
sports14 days ago

Glenn Finishes Sixth at Worlds as Exhausting Season Ends Without a Medal

Amber Glenn finished sixth at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague after an error-filled free skate cost her a podium, with Kaori Sakamoto winning the title and the U.S. not medaling. Glenn later posted that she is mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted after a season of extreme highs and lows but proud to have landed a triple axel and pursued her Olympic dream.

via Sports Illustrated|
#amber-glenn#figure-skating#kaori-sakamoto
Malinin Aims for Redemption at Worlds, Eyes Third Consecutive Title
sports17 days ago

Malinin Aims for Redemption at Worlds, Eyes Third Consecutive Title

Ilia Malinin heads to Prague for the World Figure Skating Championships hoping to rebound from a disappointing Olympic season, after finishing eighth at last year’s Worlds following a 15th-place free skate, as he chases a third consecutive world title with Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama looming as his main challenger; NBC Sports and Peacock will carry the event.

via NBC Sports|
#figure-skating#ilia-malinin#kagiyama
Oakland Revels in Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Homecoming
arts-and-community29 days ago

Oakland Revels in Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Homecoming

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu returned to Oakland for a fan-filled homecoming at Frank Ogawa Plaza and City Hall, where she was celebrated by officials, received the key to the city, and spoke about her Chinese heritage and Oakland roots as she becomes the first U.S. woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in figure skating (earning two medals). The event featured performances by TURFinc and Kehlani, high school drumlines, and cameos by Bay Area stars, underscoring Oakland pride and Liu’s inspirational journey.

via The Oaklandside|
#alysa-liu#arts-and-community#city-hall-rally
Malinin's Gracious Moment Nets IOC Fair Play Award at Milan Cortina
sports1 month ago

Malinin's Gracious Moment Nets IOC Fair Play Award at Milan Cortina

American figure skater Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the Milan Cortina men’s event but earned the IOC’s Fair Play Award for congratulating gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov, highlighting sportsmanship; he also helped Team USA to a team-event gold, spoke openly about mental health, and is eyeing the World Championships in Prague with goals for redemption and a 2030 Olympic bid.

via Sports Illustrated|
#fair-play-award#figure-skating#ilia-malinin