Ilia Malinin

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Ilia Malinin born?December 2, 2004
2. What nationality was Ilia Malinin?American
3. What is the global recognition?Named to TIME magazine's TIME 100 Next List in 2022
4. Who is Ilia Malinin?Ilia Malinin is an American figure skater born on December 2, 2004. He is famous for his amazing jumps and many competition wins.
5. What is a quadruple Axel and why is Ilia famous for it?A quadruple Axel is a jump where the skater rotates four times in the air. Ilia was the first skater to land a fully rotated quadruple Axel in international competition at the 2022 U.S. International Classic.

Quadruple Axel: A figure skating jump involving four and a half rotations in the air, considered the most difficult jump.
Grand Prix Final: An annual competition featuring the top six skaters from the six events of the ISU Grand Prix series.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of the living body.
Rotational Inertia: A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation.