Malinin, 19, achieved a record 227.79 in the free programme for a total of 333.76, rising from third to first as he performed a historic six quadruple leaps in his final routine, becoming the first to do so with a quad. Axel.
Americans delivered an outstanding performance at the global figure skating championships in Montreal on Saturday, with Ilia Malinin winning his maiden title and Madison Chock and Evan Bates successfully defending their ice dance title. Malinin, 19, achieved a record 227.79 in the free programme for a total of 333.76, rising from third to first as he performed a historic six quadruple leaps in his final routine, becoming the first to do so with a quad.