Ilia Malinin's mental health battle isn't surprising. Olympic superstars face increasing challenges

High-profile athletes like Ilia Malinin carry expectations for themselves, their families, teammates, nations and sponsors.

Ilia Malinin describes crippling anxiety that cost the favorite a Winter Olympics medal

Ilia Malinin could not overcome negative thoughts and mistakes Friday, costing him a figure skating gold medal at the Winter ...

Rockstar athletes like Ilia Malinin often get 'the yips' at the Olympics. It can make them stronger

Ilia Malinin's painful falls at the Milan Cortina Games follow in a long tradition of great U.S. athletes who get the "yips" ...

Ilia Malinin's Coach Responds to Winter Olympics Disaster in Unique Fashion

Things did not unfold as planned by Ilia Malinin, the heavy favorite for the Olympic men’s figure skating title at the 2026 ...

NBC Facing Backlash Over Ilia Malinin Decision After Olympics Collapse

NBC is facing backlash for its coverage decision on United States star Ilia Malinin following his Olympics collapse.

17 Times Athletes Opened Up About Their Mental Health: From Ilia Malinin to Simone Biles to Michael Phelps

These athletes are challenging the stigma of mental illness and opening up about how they take care of their mental health ...
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Ilia Malinin and the unforgiving glare of the Olympic spotlight

Ilia Malinin, the only person ever to complete the fearsome quadruple Axel in a figure skating competition, was by far the favorite to win gold in Milan. Then the Olympics happened.

Winter Olympics: How can Ilia Malinin do the quad axel?

At the Winter Olympics, figure skater Ilia Malinin intends to land a quad axel -- as well as a backflip and his own "Raspberry Twist." ...

Ilia Malinin tried to handle Olympic pressure. But sometimes, it’s too much

Ilia Malinin was destined for gold, but his shocking performance showed there is no pressure like the Olympics.