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flag Ilia Malinin's dominant free skate helped the U.S. win gold in team figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

flag Ilia Malinin delivered a standout free skate performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, defeating Japan’s Shun Sato in a pivotal head-to-head matchup during the final session of the team figure skating event. flag His strong technical execution and high scores helped the United States secure the gold medal, successfully defending their title from the previous Games. flag Malinin, 21, known as the "Quad King" for his mastery of quadruple jumps, played a decisive role in breaking a tight contest, contributing significantly to the U.S. team’s overall victory. flag The win marked a major achievement for American figure skating, highlighting the nation’s depth and resilience in the sport.

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