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Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” dominated the Grand Prix Final, winning his third consecutive title and solidifying his Olympic gold medal favorite status. Despite a shaky short program, the American skater delivered a historic free skate, becoming the first to land seven quadruple jumps in competition. This performance earned him a record free skate score of 238.24 and a total of 332.29, extending his unbeaten run to over two years. The women’s title was claimed by Liu, keeping the Olympic race open.
