Ilia Malinin
Competitive figure skater and champion
Born
December 2nd, 2004
20 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 2004, this American athlete achieved prominence in figure skating through remarkable performances in national and international competitions. In 2022, secured a gold medal at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships. Demonstrated technical proficiency and artistic expression, making a significant mark in the figure skating community at a young age.
Won gold at the 2022 World Junior Championships
Achieved acclaim for quad jumps in competition
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