The 17-years-old figure skater from the United States has erupted a wave of excitement in the American fans. Ilia Malinin, a young athlete from Vienna, created history on Wednesday. Malinin became the first figure skater to land a quadruple Axel in the competition. Moreover, Ilia has astounded the world of figure skating with his outstanding skills.
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Ilia Malinin has created history with his jump. Even the legends of the sport like Yuzuru Hanyu and Nathan Chen haven’t been able to perform this move in figure skating.
Ilia’s performance has amazed figure skating fans
The whole figure skating world is amazed by what this 17-year-old has done. The small crowd present in the nearly empty arena roared loudly when they witnessed the historic landing. Moreover, the fans are not able to believe what they have seen on TV.
dude i thought if yuzuru couldnt do it no one could but DAMN https://t.co/NGAQFRhR1k
— rachel (@rachellynnman) September 15, 2022
Many fans are reacting to this short video of Ilia’s landing. Moreover, the fans are excited about this young talent who has successfully landed quadruple Axel.
Another fan reacted, “This is the new wave of figure skating. Plz don’t compare to Yuzu or Nathan. Ilia is his own person who is reaching his own goals. Be happy for him!”.
This is the new wave of figure skating. Please don’t compare to Yuzu or Nathan. Ilia is his own person who is reaching his own goals. Be happy for him!
— WillieK (@WilliamK1313) September 15, 2022
Meanwhile, the other fan said, “Oh my God! ! !! Witness history!!!❤️”
Oh my God! ! !! Witness history!!!❤️
— ZhaoYou (@huanlu08) September 15, 2022
Fans are unhappy with the broadcasting service
Fans are thrilled to see Ilia Malinin create history. However, they are unhappy with the broadcasting service. Fans showed their discontent on Twitter against Peacock TV. That is because they will not be able to watch highlights or any full video of this incredulous jump made by Ilia.
Nobody inside the US can see it either unless they happen to have the time to watch it live in the middle of the week. Because @peacockTV is not putting up replays of any figure skating events this year.
— Jules (@nursejulielynn) September 15, 2022
Fans had many questions regarding the telecast of the competition. They were not happy that they wouldn’t be able to see the historic moment again.
A fan said, “Maybe you should talk to NBC @peacockTV @PeacockTVCare about how no one‘s gonna be able to watch his program because they refuse to put up replays. What a terrible policy people are not gonna be able to go back and watch the recording of a skater making history.”
Maybe you should talk to NBC @peacockTV @PeacockTVCare about how no one‘s gonna be able to watch his program because they refuse to put up replays. What a terrible policy people are not gonna be able to go back and watch the recording of a skater making history.
— Jules (@nursejulielynn) September 15, 2022
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All the figure skating fans are curious to watch the complete video of Ilia’s performance. Moreover, they want to witness the historic moment. The fans were equally happy for Ilia as they were disappointed with the broadcasting service.
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However, he was already people’s favorite. He has a huge fan following on Instagram, where he uploads many videos of his unbelievable jumps and tricks. He has already won a bronze and a silver in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
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There is a long way ahead for the young skater. He has all the skills and talent to become the best in the sport. It will be interesting to see the escalation of Ilia Malinin in the World Figure Skating.