As Japan’s top skaters prepare for the Milan Olympics, a towering rival stands in their way—Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God.” Inspired by Hanyu Yuzuru’s challenge of the quad Axel, Malinin has become the only skater in the world to land all six types of quadruple jumps. We travel to Philadelphia to meet the reigning world champion, who reveals his Olympic mindset, relentless work ethic, and even plans to attempt a quintuple jump after Milan. Can Japan’s rising stars overcome figure skating’s most complete all-rounder?

Aired in February, 2026.

'Quad God'Malinin speaks about Hanyu and the road to Milan olympics in an exclusive interview

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