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Shaidorov Wins Gold as Malinin Crumbles at Milan-Cortina 2026

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan captured men's figure skating gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, his country's first Winter Olympic gold in 32 years. Ilia Malinin, the favourite, fell twice during the free skate and finished eighth.

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan captured men's figure skating gold at Milan-Cortina 2026, his country's first Winter Olympic gold in 32 years. He skated cleanly while most competitors fell.

Ilia Malinin, the favourite, fell twice during the free skate and finished eighth. Yuma Kagiyama took silver and Shun Sato earned bronze.