American Skating Sensation Ilia Malinin Falls Twice, Finishes Eighth Despite Stunning Display

Ilia Malinin finished eighth place at a competition despite having a clear path to the gold medal after a shocking performance marred by two falls on Friday night. The 21-year-old American skating phenom, nicknamed 'Quad God' for his quadruple jumps expertise, was considered a strong contender for the top spot before his mishaps. Malinin's impressive skills were overshadowed by his errors, resulting in an unexpected eighth-place finish.