Quad God Ilia Malinin worries fans after vulnerable TikTok posts following 2026 Winter Olympics eighth place shock
Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the men’s free skate at the Winter Olympics in Italy after falling twice. After the event, he reposted emotional TikTok messages that worried fans. He later removed them and shared a hopeful message. In interviews with NBC Washington, he spoke about feeling overwhelmed by Olympic pressure. Fans continue to send support online.
Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the men’s free skate at the Winter Olympics in Italy after falling twice. After the event, he reposted emotional TikTok messages that worried fans. He later removed them and shared a hopeful message. In interviews with NBC Washington, he spoke about feeling overwhelmed by Olympic pressure. Fans continue to send support online.
