2024 US Nats Mens SP - Malinaguena

[Sarah]

The music is loud and I hear A/A less. It's nice actually.

 

[overedge]

Oddly, Camden is skating better since he and CareBear broke up.

Why was this important news not in my PEOPLE magazine?!?

 

[canbelto]

I hate this music cut.

 

[rfisher]

And, that's why the Russians want him back.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

This jacket is, as my children would say, a cursed image.

 

[Rukia]

aww Ilia looks like he's having fun

 

[Wyliefan]

Nice smile in the footwork section. I think he really enjoys this program.

 

[Lizziebeth]

Someday I hope Ilia gets a decent program. This looks so hokey compared to some of the other programs we have seen.

 

[canbelto]

Ilia's LP to Succession is so apropo, because he's been interested in quads from a very early age.

 

[slicekw]

Quad God really does have much better skating skills compared to last year. Last group of Men at Worlds will be interesting.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

Do we think he will go into 1st place

 

[Karen-W]

Very good from Ilia! You can see the work he put in on his step sequence and interpretation over the winter break.

 

[Baby Yoda On Skates]

I enjoyed Ilia. He's fun to watch when he's having fun.

 

[Jammers]

Ilia starting to look like a World champion.

 

[BittyBug]

Malinin. Makes the jumps looks so easy it's ridiculous. 4T, 4Lz-3T (toe looked q to me but who cares), 3A out of spread eagle. Big improvement in his presentation but room to further improve.

 

[Simone411]

Oh man! Spectacular jumps. That was exciting! Kudos, Ilia!

 

[Wyliefan]

Kid needs a haircut. He can't carry off the shaggy look like Nathan could.

 

[genevieve]

Let's face it, Malinin really just had to step on the ice to win here, but it's nice to see his focus in a competition where he has a ton of points to give away. Well done!

 

[floridaice]

So, so great! I may be blinded by the jumps, but his skating skills/presentation is getting better.

 

[Frau Muller]

GO ILIA!!!!! Bravissimo!!!!!
Not just the jumps but the choreo flair such as stag jump, raspberry and the CLAPS!!! Ole!

 

[skatfan]

Let's face it, Malinin really just had to step on the ice to win here, but it's nice to see his focus in a competition where he has a ton of points to give away. Well done!

Yes!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Kid needs a haircut. He can't carry off the shaggy look like Nathan could.

It's sort of a Charlie White when his roots started to grow out vibe. LOL

 

[Rukia]

4Lz-3T (toe looked q to me but who cares)

I think the rotation is fine, but he didn't land on a good edge and so it wobbled a bit which should probably be reflected in goe but lol

 

[PRlady]

I’m totally fine with where he is. Remembering Nathan at that age, Ilia is ahead.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I want Ilia and Torgy at Worlds. Not sure I know how to choose between everyone else.

 

[Simone411]

I didn't mean it as a good thing.

I know you didn't. I didn't mean for you to misunderstand me.

 

[misskarne]

Phew, Ilia's a powerhouse. I love that he shows a bit of that showmanship. Nicely done.

 

[Rukia]

I want Ilia and Torgy at Worlds. Not sure I know how to choose between everyone else.

has anyone told you that you have great ideas

 

[peibeck]

Ilia's speed has really improved a lot in the last two seasons, not just his artistry.

Oh and I spy @Sylvia in the crowd!!!

 

[overedge]

Do we think he will go into 1st place

Spoiler alert PLEASE