Quad God Ilia Malinin: Skating, Music, and Controversy

Quad God Ilia Malinin: Skating, Music, and Controversy

World champion figure skater Ilia Malinin was recently interviewed on The Today Show by Craig Melvin. Malinin, known as the "Quad God" for his exceptional skating skills, shared his love for drawing, storytelling, video games, and music, except for pop icon Taylor Swift. Despite his dislike for Swift's music, Malinin faced a challenging day at a competition where he fell short of winning a gold medal and ended up in eighth place. Despite the disappointment, Malinin showed sportsmanship and congratulated the new champion, Mikhail Shaidorov, while facing questions from the media and fans, including Swifties who took offense to his comments about Taylor Swift. Malinin's journey continues as he looks ahead to future competitions and potential music choices for his performances.