Ilia Malinin produces first Quadruple Axel in Figure Skating Grand Prix history! | Eurosport

Ilia Malinin made history at Skate America, hitting a spectacular quadruple Axel on his way to a stunning gold. The 17-year-old took the gold in Norwood, Massachusetts, ahead of Kao Miura of Japan, and and Korea's Cha Jun-hwan, who took bronze.
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[@krisvalecny1565]

I have a feeling most people (not those true figure skating fans of course, just people generally interested in sports) do not fully realize how huge it is. It is like Usain's Bolt 100 meters world record level. 44 years of waiting for one more rotation. Great job.

[@M_SC]

I haven’t followed figure skating for years but I did a long time ago. (Less than 44 but still long) I saw the title and I HAD to see

[@krisvalecny1565]

@@paolo1391 OMG, why did I not know about this. What a great skater. Thanks for the link. Probably there will be others to come, but Ila's quad Axel is top notch.

[@dleung4623]

A LOT of people who watched figure skating in the last decade don't watch is for the sport but for Yuzuru Hanyu, which is why so many are so negative towards someone else making history int he juno that he aimed to but never managed to do

[@gelmir7322]

still looks gay.

[@krisvalecny1565]

@@dleung4623 If that is true (about watching figure skating for Yuzuru only) then it is the strangest thing ever. I have been watching figure skating for over 40 years now and the reason I still enjoy it is there are a lot of talented skaters in this sport. Why not support them? Getting too invested in one person (or I should say - in one person only) makes some you all a little bit too sulky. Yuzuru was so successful but maybe let other people shine too?

[@ysko7]

It is SO HIGH !!!! I can't even believe the 4A has finally been done. I thought yuzuru was our only hope!! This is incredibly impressive. This kid is insane, I wish he doesn't end up injuring his landing leg like our retired all time master tho.

[@thomasedison4297]

I'm afraid so, all the legends have health problem after making history.Maybe skating indeed dangerous sports

[@SkyeAten]

Yuzuru could have done it if he was just a bit younger... You really need youth on your side with this intense sport...

[@sonofmyheart]

Thanks for your excellent advice for this young champion. Mr. Hanyu, Honorable Young Warrior, is a talent beyond this world inspiring everyone. I appreciate him, his skill and artistry. The future is very bright 😎. THANKS FOR SHARING HIM WITH US. 🙏

[@daduschfrankel4844]

Was soll das alles bitte ? Yuzuru hat schon vor 3 Jahren vierfache Sprüngen in seinem Programm. Und zwar absolut sauber und zwei mal hintereinander auch in Kombination mit dreifachen Sprung. Ja, es ist schon bemerkenswert wenn andere Eiskunstläufern können vierfache Spung absolvieren, aber so was wie " wooow" oder " ersten mal in Geschichte" ist übertrieben. Und so was schreiben weil es handelt sich um einer Amerikaner mit ukrainische Wurzeln ist unangemessen, meiner Meinung nach.

[@paolo1391]

@@daduschfrankel4844 ... Your name is perfect for you... In Chicago, they would call you__DaDOUCHE!!! So you even understand what a quadruple Axel is? Are you aware Hanyu never was able to land one cleanly and fully rotated?

[@emmcampbell4434]

let me just say being in the crowd during this was unreal

[@Bellajane127]

Wish I was there too to witness this historic 4A jump being landed. Ilia said he couldn't hear his music for a couple of seconds because the cheering was so loud after he landed the 4A.

[@emmcampbell4434]

@@Bellajane127 it seriously was the loudest the crowd got for any single thing during the entire competition 😅

[@emmarosespags]

Agree!! A night I'll never forget!!

[@thulekovish8188]

Lucky you and lucky crowd!

[@ahhsjdjsjddj6657]

I thought Alexandra trusova already landed a quad at the Olympics before him tho so how is this historic?

[@jamesdale8405]

If you’ve never watched figure skating then you should know that this kid just made history. People use to think that landing a quad axel was impossible but not anymore

[@Wikia3033]

It's like he froze for a couple of moments in the air. God, that quadruple axel is breathtaking! Truly historical!

[@claraglatthaar998]

I know. I just keep watching it over and over. Breathtakingly beautiful! How high was his jump do you think? It looks like his jump was so high. I read he said he is mulling over a quintuple axel in the future.

[@venusia6649]

4A - 4To - 4Lz - 4S - 4Lz+1eu+3S - 3F+3To - 3Lz+3A . That’s quite scary. Now he needs to bring artistry to his insane program. His technical arsenal is higher than Nathan Chen and obviously higher than Trusova.

[@lindatannock]

Yeah I agree. Jumps are amazing, but he needs help with his choreo, and his footwork/edges need to be deeper. That aside, an absolutely insane programme, and really well done. I'm sure his team are already working on the rest. It'll come as he matures. Can't wait to see his career progress! Well done to him 👏🏻💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pjeffries301]

@@lindatannock He's 17! The artistry and edges will come. His team has said he is prepping to do all 6 jumps as Quads in the free, with the 3Lz-3A combo too, this season - beyond words. A very special young athlete reaching for the stars.

[@user-mz3xj3oq3f]

Но Трусова девушка, сравнили тоже.

[@xmyza]

Well, Sasha is a girl. How can you compare them?

[@venusia6649]

@@xmyza because many people said that she could beat most of men and they used to compare Sasha with men

[@AveryWeinstein]

He’s only 17 and already landed the world’s first 4A! Insane!

[@matsiesmith2425]

Check out Yuhuru Hanyu.

[@AveryWeinstein]

@@matsiesmith2425 I know about him being the first to get credited. I was sad that he fell in Beijing.

[@matsiesmith2425]

@@AveryWeinstein I think that they are all incredible. So beautiful to watch. Unfortunately for everything that's nice you have to pay a price. 🇬🇧♥️

[@AveryWeinstein]

@@matsiesmith2425 They are!! I’m sad that Yuzuru retired, but he left behind an amazing legacy!!

[@adeutube1]

Only young and skinny skater can do that if he is getting older harder for him to do it because the weight

[@LadyCyn83]

He will be the one to watch for the winter Olympics in 2026🥰 if he survives that long without serious injury.

[@dfmm9788]

Lol if he’s like the other Russian girls… one season and he’s broken… at my times you would have a career of 8/10 years… now you are lucky if you see these robots for 10 months in a row… sad reality of Russian figure skating today.

[@makaelaischillin]

@@dfmm9788 ilia is not Russian he is American

[@dfmm9788]

@@makaelaischillin I know… training method is the same. But there is more hope for a man to last than a woman. Women as soon as they develop physically it’s over. So let’s hope.

[@stvk99]

@@dfmm9788 who's his trainer?

[@wheresbaby7783]

I'm confused that people who bring up injuries in the comment section you must just be a negative person and always look for the negative I mean what's the point I'm completely confused by you and your like

[@nancydemoss2945]

So sad he fell once but he absolutely nailed the quad axle!!

[@nafis2495]

Nothing sad about the fell, it's the quad axel !! The history

[@WisamSafi1978]

Just to remind us he’s human

[@140TrillionSuns]

Who cares he can stop it there and no one cares

[@nancydemoss2945]

@@140TrillionSuns Someone cared enough to post the original comment which has been liked by over 300 people.

[@140TrillionSuns]

@@nancydemoss2945 everyone will remeber the impossible have been done and will stay like this forever

[@pieceaisa5046]

this is is just so unreal wow. he just made HUGE history he’s the first to ever land a quad axel in competition ever and he’s ONLY 17. he’s truly a prodigy i only hope this new achievement doesn’t put too much pressure on him :(

[@lizasaakadze3922]

Figure skating is very young sport. Some jumps become impossible when body fully develops. Look at women’s skating, most winners are teenagers and they retire by 20. This is not to undermine any of his achievements. Quadruple axel will go down in history. I just hope he doesn’t injure himself before Olympics.

[@aispryn]

To be fair, based on the amount of quads he’s doing and must have been practicing, it will take a toll on his young body. He must ensure that as he matures, his technique will still work as his body will no longer be as light, soft & quite possibly underweight.He seems to have a very bright future ahead of him though, if his body doesn’t break down like many young skaters before him by the time he reaches the olympics.

[@Timzart7]

Not only were the jumps spectacular, especially the quad Axel with over a 4 for GOE, but the music and choreography were some of the most original and fun to watch that I've seen in quite a while.

[@williseric2012]

I totally agree! His program was awesome!

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

Very talented young man!

[@joshmanfredi2432]

Music not too good. He’s fantastic, music was ridiculously mismatched for his talents.

[@DMichigan]

@@joshmanfredi2432 Agree!

[@ingaiskhakova8123]

@@joshmanfredi2432 excellent choice of music for him !

[@MBV-AG]

0:22 4A 0:43 4T 0:59 4Lz 1:15 4S 2:31 4Lz + 1Eu + 3S 2:47 3F + 3T 3:00 3Lz + 3A SEQ 4:05 LP-4 MOMENT

[@emerogork5376]

And all perfect, all mechanically perfect. All clockwork, no Orange, no Style.....

[@shalom968]

I wish him the best. He is young and fresh, amazingly talented, and has a sweet personality. I am definitely rooting for him.

[@StealthheartDraws]

It’s not just the quad axels that made that amazing, that sequence at the end was FIRE!!

[@paolo1391]

Ilia should get at least 25 points for that quad Axel.... Somebody else posted that he is beyond human limits and I agree.... The GREATEST!!!!

[@Ademir2809]

no, the hands needed to be up to get more points

[@AC-zs8su]

Huh? No, the GOE was nearly maximum which is affected by the quality of execution and in this case i doubt that hands in the air would have made a huge difference. What should be changed though is the base value of the jump which is ridiculously low

[@almiranara]

@@Ademir2809 it's not a point in determining higher GOE anymore

[@kaamoskukkia]

​@@AC-zs8su The value is low to make less skaters attempt it. 4A is really risky jump that will make you injured in the long run

[@paolo1391]

@@AC-zs8su how many total points did he get for the quad Axel?

[@BillieBailey-th3lc]

That first jump was FIRE!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dfadden62]

I love how that fall didn’t shake his confidence at all. What a champion!

[@anneecagleakaringrock7679]

What’s phenomenal is that not only did he do a quad Axel but did it with near perfection and calm and made it look easy! Amazing!!!

[@joanpolizotto7242]

He’s incredible!

[@tacom1]

Sensational and so exciting to watch this still young guy getting better and better. Superb technique and is artistery has really improved in a few months. Unbelievable how talented this guy is. Please stay healthy and without injuries Ilia!

[@marcleysens7716]

Artistry is crap.

[@tacom1]

@@marcleysens7716 You dont have to be rude you know. It is not crap. Ilia is much improving and at 17 years he is the one to watch.

[@marcleysens7716]

@@tacom1 his technical ability is literally off the charts though.

[@CJLOVE23]

He’s absolutely sensational and at such a young age, he’ll clean up his choreography a bit and only keep getting stronger and better. He’ll be winning the gold 🥇

[@user-vm5qf4qk4t]

Here after Ilia's record breaking performance at world championship 2024! ❤

[@44kdb]

oh my gosh he made it look so easy, he's actually amazing

[@London60797]

I wish him a big win at the Winter Olympics in 2026!😊

[@edd8460]

Congratulations Ilia Malinin! I hope Yuzuru feels assured that the young skaters are taking the sport to higher levels. Rest well Yuzuru! The next generation is doing great!

[@smolsews3760]

I can't wait to see how he grows as a performer now he has displayed he has the technical ability. However I feel it means it's opened doors for quintuples, but we'll see. We never thought a 4A would be possible and yet here we are

[@judyi8671]

Seems like he should have received more points for the 4 axel. 16 is a lot but it still seems like it should be at least 20.

[@amexred]

It's purposefully scored "low" due to how dangerous that particular jump is . It's amazing he's done it twice in comp now but I wouldn't bother doing it again . Ain't worth it risk v reward .

[@dillonj_offical4420]

@@amexred why is it so dangerous ? The centrifugal force isn’t massively different from quad quads which would have a higher bv …..

[@dillonj_offical4420]

@@amexred there’s not much risk to doing it specifically in competition it’s just the repetitive work outside that’s damaging

[@triffus]

@@dillonj_offical4420 Agree with you. Women are landing quads left right and center. It makes sense that this is the next iteration. I think a 5T is next and very possible.

[@Salmiyaguy1]

some judges gave him a +2 GOE. SMH.

[@whitlermountain7198]

I just want to say I'm happy to be alive to witness this.

[@denisehowell6143]

The jumps were great but he still can grow as performer and artist.

[@aralerm]

Absolutely.. Interpretation lacking... Long way to go still

[@jamesdale8405]

He needs to work on artistry and footwork and he’ll be unstoppable

[@Arrogan28]

Given that he is only 17 here, I think he will get there. But agree...

[@veronicafoxx27]

You don't say

[@biscuitcase83]

He's still very young, the men tend to peak in their 20s so he's got time to develop his performance skills

[@user-lbrd]

This is probably the beginning of one of the greatest ever

[@andiglogauer]

Absolutely outstanding. I'm aging myself but I remember the excitement of the first triple axels in competition. I just wish there was more emphasis on artistry.

[@maxrider3460]

A moment of goose-skin. Phenomenal.

[@zerosequanrui]

i’m almost a year late to this but he’s gonna have an insane career, i can already tell. i can’t wait to see what he continues to bring to ice and competitions

[@starsmoon0216]

Just phenomenal!!!! Congratulations 🎉 Ilia

[@Salmiyaguy1]

can we also appreciate the other jump elements in this program? his toe technique is superb.

[@Bellajane127]

The 3 lutz and 3A combo was historic too but it was overshadowed by his stunning 4A landing.

[@strawberryduck3080]

​@@Bellajane127I mean, ofc it was, he made history

[@rawr7636]

wow after 44 years a quad axel i thought yuzuru is going to jump it the first, i can‘t believe it i was waiting for it for SO long!!😍

[@DanielleA2023]

He makes it look effortless 💥

[@sunflower4105]

some people dont understand how huge this is. this kid just made history. incredible!

[@cincin9509]

He looks like he’s flying and he took us with him! Amazing performance.

[@faicotone]

damn he really seems to be enjoying himself at the end there so satisfying to watch

[@renlyyohanisrampi7350]

Amazing! He makes every quad looks easy by doing it with fun and freely. He even smiled when he fell. Looking forward to him on the Olympics! Officialy a new fan!

[@greentea8852]

He‘s the future for ice skating

[@ivy-ys8or]

i don’t think he’ll last that long unfortunately

[@Sky-uw5lv]

@@ivy-ys8or he would

[@kpopramen8583]

@@ivy-ys8or only time will tell. I wish I didn't but I KINDA do agree with you because the jumps he's landing and this young... something catastrophic is bound to happen. But of all future things to happen I pray that at MOST he looses his 4A by the time he hits olypmics and nothing else.

[@emerogork5376]

@@kpopramen8583 "I pray that at MOST he looses his 4A by the time..." Was his 4A too tight?

[@RationalSaneThinker]

I love how suspenseful the music is leading to his quad axle.

[@vistaprime]

Great commentator. Feels like I am watching a hockey game with his commentary. so much excitement.

[@jakubc5618]

Unreal. He's defying gravity and physics, spinning like if it was a walk in the park.

[@choiayesha26]

I can't even believe ppl can do these things. It's angelic. N he made history n ofc he's gorgeous

[@Warren_Flatt]

Incredible...i've been watching figure skating since 1989 as a kid and remember seeing Kurt Browning doing a quad toe and never expect this to be possible. unbelievable!

[@marywenzel3199]

That first quad was so stealth, it was like falling off a log. I couldn’t even count the rotations before it was over. Is he the first skater to do every single jump as a quad? He can spin like a top because he’s built like a reed. He’ll be one to watch. I can’t help feeling though with the obsessive hyper focus on quad jumps, the fundamental artistry of ice-skating is going out the window. Beautiful edges don’t get mad points like quad jumps do.

[@strawberryduck3080]

I- dude I think you're missing the point. He was the first person EVER to make that jump 😭

[@Ninka1992]

i'm speechless! Omg! it looks like he is flying

[@FlowerPower-bl7qp]

This young man is incredible. He is really medal worthy.

[@rindanefikirleriolan1flano664]

even he was dizzy from his stunning performance 🦄

[@jasopyuh]

Quad axel EVER landed, that feat is crazy

[@TreasureX7]

Страх не ведом этому мальчику, даже на душе свободно, когда смотришь его.

[@user-ly2pj6mf6g]

Amazing! He looks like he was having so much fun, and the crowd was definitely entertained!

[@lp1a_]

Oh my goodness the jumps are so high how is it even possible!!!! BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

I love that he’s used euphoria soundtrack, aside from the incredible jumps

[@biscuitcase83]

Good LORD, that 4A was insane! He hangs in the air like he's defying gravity...amazing

[@tommyjohnson9190]

I don’t know anything about figure skating but this seems magical.

[@user-mp1hv2ng4z]

Stunning : ) Incredible. What a treasure and what a joy that his prowess is captured for posterity. With admiration. Compliments for the choice of song, the choregraphy and the Quadruple Axel. Unique. Precious Gem. He has the gift ! I love him : ))

[@madgamer6266]

Quad God in Deed. He is so impressive at what he does that I can hardly believe it.

[@lilbatz]

Oh Illia, I hope they bubble wrap your hips and knees. I selfishly want you to skate for a good long time. Bravo! So stoked for you and your parents.

[@jakobmax3299]

Not just that he landed it, he smashed it. That jump height, the perfect landing. Most jump combinations dont get that kind of score.

[@kristikristi1183]

He just won the 2024 World Men's Championship. He is amazing.

[@jayeennennwhy]

that footwork towards the end is amazing

[@cheziscool3711]

The quad axel was out of this world but that lutz+axel sequence was just as impressive.

[@bethbowles4746]

Physically, he’s fantastic. His artistry needs a lot of work.

[@silverstream91ify]

I do think he'll get there. he's 17 years old. and he's made a lot of progress with it. for now though, yes I agree. it's rough

[@DMichigan]

Seems like he needs another choreographer too. The music, style, and pace don't seem to match well with the skating.

[@ilkeadrall710]

17 quite 18. be patiment.

[@ilkeadrall710]

I mean be patient.

[@ingaiskhakova8123]

@@DMichigan you keep writing same garbage

[@j6453]

Wow, his performance was THRILLING!

[@norimahin6391]

Came across this while looking for something to watch while waiting to board a plane.I have shown it to everyone I know.Such an amazing feat of athleticism,and just beautiful.

[@marinasokolova6618]

Илья, конечно, вы лучше всех!!! Но берегите здоровье, оно всё-таки одно и на всю жизнь...

[@disgaeajean13]

ok I can’t wait for his Olympic debut

[@adammiller3188]

This has ALWAYS been a dream of mine to see landed in competition and I'm so glad it's happened! ❤ not only that, it's absolutely SPECTACULARLY BEAUTIFULLY done!

[@shakes307]

How effortless does he make those jumps seem!!!

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

He did great. I always wished Yuzuru would have to been able to forfill his dream. He truly deserved it. This person did really good. I hope he won't get injured like Yuzuru always did. To me Yuzuru is special because, of his persistence, despite his health. I'm happy he's healthier now.

[@naidalenapimentel4256]

Yuzuru: sempre será um imortal Rei 👑 da patinação no gelo!

[@niraxlevi9930]

Yuzuru is not the only one persistent despite his injuries though

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

@@niraxlevi9930 Thank you for your reaction. Yes, I know but, he is really amazing to me personally. I can understand that you might like some other figure skater.

[@kpopramen8583]

bruh not everything's about Yuzuru...

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

@@kpopramen8583 There's so many of us. We are like a grain of sand from The Sahara. That makes us the lucky ones because, we are born and so many would have been greater sportsmen, poets etc.

[@dianeadkins1281]

My grandma loved watching her favoritess figure skating and I'm sure he would have been one of her favorites, she got me watching them. she passed away in 2007 I miss her more when I see an awesome skater that she would get attached to

[@Spencer-vq7se]

Chills.. he will forever be a legend, I cant even imagine how he felt the first time he landed that.

[@moogdome2562]

I know practically nothing about skating, although I love it. But what I do know., is I completely stunned and cannot belive my eyes. Wow!. The suppleness and flow are just amazing. The spin in the end, mind blowing fast. Must be nerve racking but, the closest thing to flying. Will someone pinch me please. Thank you for sharing.

[@suzannevega2289]

I lost count how many times I've watched this, It wasn't 100% perfect but It was most definitely sensational! I love it and look forward to watching him grow. Congratulations and Best of luck in all you do Ilia Malinin 💓💓💓💓Thank you!

[@YohnathanYvl]

I lived enough to watch the quad axel been performed on a competition. 😮

[@yuhangguo2409]

Please win a gold medal in the next Olympics!!

[@michelleward2436]

So young and what talent!!!❤

[@kayleighvixen]

Well done, he is still young definitely will be world champion in his lifetime

[@victorykalyani7063]

He is skating very beautifully like a flowing river.....

[@sapphire7424]

Wow. Just absolutely incredible. What a moment in history this is.

[@keithvnumber1]

I mean come on. That was done with authority and just amazingly.

[@divinaparayno4181]

He so amazing to watch....Wow! Just incredible...

[@stephenkeye2678]

I could watch him all day!

[@TorbenRudgaard]

Imagine you just ran your best long program ever, and is in the lead... and in comes Malinin and scores TWICE of what you did :D

[@xXSingMusic4everXx]

Why don't you broadcast FS Grand Prix in Germany? I wanna watch it so bad 😭 Ilia is a BEAST! His program, and especially this jump, were amazing!!

[@rozaliaszulkowska6782]

Fantastycznie .Brawo!

[@avanotfound6612]

even after landing that history breaking quad axel, in his second part he fell but he got right back up and kept skating! what an amazing kid!! 💗

[@peterwhite9261]

Phenomenally sensational. Huge congratulations to him. That is a historical and monumental achievement.

[@1flamingomoon]

Let's face it. The boy's got "It"!! Fabulous. Love the QuadgOd!!

[@martina6611]

WOW…. mesmerising

[@ojaftertoothpaste7174]

As a lifelong figure skating fan I've had to watch this 6,765 times. So happy for this young man 💞

[@sandrakisch3600]

An amazing skater. Congratulations for a wonderful program.

[@user-ox9nu1rg3y]

Гениальный фигурист. На олимпиаде буду болеть за него !!!!

[@nadiakirana2807]

Thats insane, its felt so unreal… i cant help but to keep repeating the 4A part

[@natalijadizdar7824]

I watched it today in tv.Such positive boy,great talent and so young.All that remains to say is WISH HIM THE BEST👏😍🫶

[@seasea1500]

0:22 Quad Axel💪💪🦁💖

[@cookiain]

So inspiring