Our Performance Choice of the Day is brought to us by the phenom ice skater Ilia Malinin, who once again did the impossible at the Grand Prix de France 2025, delivering Quad Axel perfection.
The young sharp shooter left the competition behind, setting the tone for the season with a commanding victory at the French GP opener. Malinin’s performance was not only technically flawless but emotionally resonant, solidifying his place as the sport’s most daring innovator.
INYIM Did You Know?
- Ilia Malinin is the only skater in history to land a quadruple Axel in competition
- His win at Grand Prix de France 2025 marked a dominant start to the season, with a lead of over 40 points
- Malinin’s free skate music included “The Ball” by Asaf Avidan and “Code Duello” by Power-Haus
- He is the reigning two-time World Champion entering the Olympic 2025–26 season
- The Grand Prix de France took place in Angers, France, where Malinin was last defeated in 2023
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