Milan, Italy, Feb 16, 2026 (AFP) - Malinin talks of 'fighting invisible battles' after Olympic failure

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2026-02-16

Ilia Malinin suggested Monday he has been the victim of online attacks and is "fighting invisible battles" in his first public statement since his shock eighth-place finish in the men's figure skating final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old American star posted a message on Instagram with a video which switched between him celebrating victories and sitting with his head in his hands. "On the world's biggest stage, those who ap......

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