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Figure skating champion Ilia Malinin says adopting a "cat personality" helped him bounce back from Olympic disappointment to win his third world title. His unexpected advice: stop trying to be perfect and embrace being human.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter praised Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu for being unapologetically authentic in the spotlight. Liu's journey from stepping away from skating to winning historic gold shows the power of staying true to yourself.
Figure skater Danny O'Shea won Olympic gold at 35 after nearly quitting multiple times, crediting his Catholic education for giving him the strength to persevere. The Illinois native says his faith foundation helped him push through years of doubt on his journey to the podium.
After Alysa Liu won America's first women's figure skating gold since 2002, Google searches for "figure skating lessons" hit an all-time high. The spike doubled any previous Olympic year bump, with Liu's Instagram followers jumping from 300,000 to over 8 million.
Six weeks after a devastating Olympic performance knocked him off the podium, figure skater Ilia Malinin reclaimed his world championship crown in Prague with a stunning comeback. The 20-year-old "quad god" landed five massive jumps and a backflip to capture his third straight world title.
Just weeks after falling twice at the Olympics and finishing eighth, 21-year-old figure skater Ilia Malinin bounced back to win his third consecutive world championship. The "Quad God" dominated the competition in Prague, proving that one bad day doesn't define a champion.
Six weeks after a crushing Olympic disappointment, American figure skater Ilia Malinin reclaimed his crown with a triumphant performance at the World Championships. The "quad god" landed five massive quadruple jumps and a backflip to secure his third consecutive world title in Prague.
Figure skating's "Quad God" Ilia Malinin captured his third straight World Championship gold in Prague, bouncing back strong just one month after a stunning collapse at the Milan Olympics. The 21-year-old's commanding victory wasn't flawless, but it proved he's already rebuilding the mental toughness he'll need for his next Olympic shot in 2030.
Six weeks after falling twice at the Olympics, 19-year-old "Quad God" Ilia Malinin roared back to claim his third consecutive world championship title in Prague. The redemption story showcases how the American phenom turned Olympic heartbreak into triumph.
Six weeks after a devastating fall cost him Olympic gold, figure skating's "quad god" Ilia Malinin bounced back to claim his third consecutive world championship in Prague. The American skater's emotional redemption story shows that one bad day doesn't define a champion.
Six weeks after placing eighth at the Olympics, figure skater Ilia Malinin landed five quad jumps and a backflip to claim his third straight world championship in Prague. The 21-year-old "quad god" joined an elite club, becoming only the second American to win three consecutive world titles.
Japanese figure skating legend Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a fourth world championship title, skating her personal best performance in Prague. The emotional farewell moved competitors and fans worldwide as the 25-year-old cemented her place among the sport's all-time greats.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto ended her career on the highest note possible, claiming her fourth world championship in Prague before retirement. The Olympic medalist leaves the sport as one of the most decorated skaters in decades, signing off with a personal best performance.
Figure skater Alysa Liu brought her Olympic gold medal home to a hero's welcome in Oakland, where thousands gathered to celebrate their hometown champion. The 20-year-old chose an intimate plaza gathering over a parade so she could connect directly with her fans.
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu is rewriting the sport's rulebook by refusing to change her look or sacrifice her identity for tradition. Her "hell yes or hell no" approach is inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity.
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto delivered an emotional performance that brought fans to tears as she leads her final world championships. The Olympic silver medalist scored 79.31 points skating to "Time to Say Goodbye" in what could crown a legendary career.
Japanese figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto scored a season-best 79.31 in her short program at the World Championships in Prague, edging ahead as she chases a fourth world title before retirement. The emotional performance brought the competition full circle to where her international career began 13 years ago.
Japanese skating legend Sakamoto Kaori delivered a stunning short program in Prague, returning to compete in the same country where her international career began 13 years ago. The 25-year-old is one step closer to ending her storied career with a fourth world championship title.
In 1992, figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American to win Winter Olympic gold. Thirty-four years later, she reflects on making history without even knowing it and what today's athletes mean to her.
After rocketing from 300,000 to 7.7 million Instagram followers in weeks, Olympic champion Alysa Liu is choosing mental health over competition. The 19-year-old's decision shows a new generation of athletes redefining success on their own terms.
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