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Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles

February 14, 2026

In a stunning upset at the Winter Olympics, Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men's figure skating, marking the country's first Olympic gold in 32 years. The favorite, Ilia Malinin, known as the 'Quad God', fell twice during his performance and ended up finishing eighth, while other top contenders also struggled with their routines.

Ilia Malinin

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Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men's figure skating for Kazakhstan.
This is Kazakhstan's first Winter Olympic gold in 32 years.
Ilia Malinin, the favorite, fell twice and finished eighth.
Five out of the final six athletes experienced falls during their routines.
Yuma Kagiyama, regarded as Malinin's main rival, also fell.

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Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles

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