Ilia Malinin, dubbed the "Quad God," is making waves at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, leading the men's figure skating short program after helping the U.S. team secure a gold medal, according to Time. Meanwhile, the U.S. also celebrated a historic moment in cross-country skiing, with an American man winning an Olympic medal for the first time in 50 years, as reported by NPR News.
The Milano Ice Skating Arena was filled with fans eager to witness Malinin's performance, according to Time. Malinin, who had already competed in the team event, opted for a quadruple flip instead of his planned quadruple axel for his first jump, easily completing the four turns in the air. Landing a quadruple axel, considered the most difficult jump in figure skating, can significantly boost a skater's score, as noted by Wired.
The physics behind the quadruple axel has been a subject of scientific inquiry. A 2024 study published in Sports Biomechanics by Toin University researcher Seiji Hirosawa highlighted the importance of achieving significant height, approximately 20 inches off the ground, to successfully execute the jump, according to Wired.
While Malinin shines in figure skating, the Olympics also saw triumphs and challenges in other sports. The American women continued their dominance in alpine ski racing, as reported by NPR News. However, the same source noted that the U.S. skiing team experienced both highs and lows during the games.
Beyond the sporting arena, the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society finalized the program for the 24th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), adding 13 projects to the lineup, including those by Brian Tse, Alireza Ghasemi, and Tayfun Pirselimoglu, according to Variety.
In other news, the Korean reality dating show "Singles Inferno" continues to captivate viewers, with its fifth season being hailed as a return to form, according to Time. The show, which debuted on Netflix in December 2021, features single Koreans on a deserted island, with the chance to escape through romantic connections.
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