Relive Ilia Malinin’s compelling short program

Ilia Malinin competes in the men's short program

By NBC Olympics

Published February 10, 2026 8:25 pm

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Take a closer look at Ilia Malinin’s rousing performance in the men’s singles short program, where he placed himself atop the leaderboard heading into the free skate.

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