Ilia Malinin Breaks World Record: Quad God Soars at Grand Prix Final

Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater known as the 'Quad God,' shattered his own world record at the Grand Prix Final to win gold with a high score in the singles free program. Alysa Liu won the women's title, and American duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates triumphed in ice dance.

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Ilia Malinin shattered his own world record at the Grand Prix Final, claiming gold in the men's singles free program. Known as the 'Quad God,' the 21-year-old American skater landed an unprecedented seven quadruple jumps, including a historic quadruple Axel, to achieve a score of 238.24 points. This remarkable feat sets the stage for Malinin as a major contender at the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics.

On the women's side, Alysa Liu of the U.S. clinched the singles title, capitalizing on errors by Japan's Mone Chiba. Liu's flawless performance was underscored by her execution of seven triple jumps, all set to the soundtrack of Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park.' Meanwhile, American pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates narrowly edged out their French rivals to win the ice dance competition, despite a mishap that nearly cost them the title.

Beyond the individual triumphs, the event highlighted the intense competition leading up to the Milano Cortina Olympics. As athletes like Malinin and Liu continue to push the boundaries of their disciplines, the world watches in anticipation of what promises to be a thrilling Olympic season.

(With inputs from agencies.)