Key Highlights
- “It’s an honor to be here.
- I’ve spent so much time and dedication just to get to this point.
- To have this one event down is awesome.”Malinin is nicknamed the “Quad God” for his ability to perform a 4 1/2-rotation jump, known as a quadruple axel, NBC says.
- He’s the only skater in history to land the maneuver in competition. Last month, Malinin visited the Pittsburgh area to meet with fans and show off his skills on the ice, alongside Paralympic sled hockey forward Declan Farmer. Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama finished first in the short program with a score of 108.67. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJapan trails the US in the team event by a point.
- The team event ends Sunday with the pairs, women’s and men’s free skates, NBC says. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and .
