Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn Open Figure Skating Season with Statement Wins
Malinin Lands Historic Quadruple Axel, Glenn Wins Skate America
Eighteen-year-old Ilia Malinin made history on Saturday night at Skate America, becoming the first skater to land a quadruple axel in international competition. The jump, which involves four and a half rotations in the air, has been attempted by only a handful of skaters before, and Malinin is the first to land it successfully.
Malinin's historic jump came in the free skate portion of the competition. He also landed a quadruple flip and a triple axel, and his overall score of 280.39 points was enough to win the gold medal. Vincent Zhou of the United States took the silver medal with a score of 271.98 points, and Japan's Shoma Uno took the bronze with a score of 269.18 points.
In the women's competition, Amber Glenn of the United States won the gold medal with a score of 214.81 points. Glenn landed a triple axel and a triple loop in her free skate, and her overall performance was enough to edge out Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, who took the silver medal with a score of 213.09 points. Belgium's Loena Hendrickx took the bronze medal with a score of 209.95 points.
Malinin's Historic Jump
Malinin's quadruple axel was a major moment in figure skating history. The jump is one of the most difficult in the sport, and it has only been landed by a handful of skaters before.
Malinin's jump was particularly impressive because he landed it on his first attempt. He did not have to take a second try, which is rare for such a difficult jump.
Malinin's jump is a sign of the progress that is being made in figure skating. The sport is constantly evolving, and skaters are pushing the limits of what is possible.
Glenn's Comeback Victory
Glenn's victory at Skate America was a comeback win. She had not won a major international competition since 2019, and she had struggled with injuries in recent years.
Glenn's performance at Skate America was a reminder of her talent and her potential. She is one of the most talented skaters in the world, and she is capable of winning any competition she enters.
Glenn's victory is also a sign of the depth of the women's field in figure skating. There are several skaters who are capable of winning major competitions, and Glenn is one of them.
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