History was made today, but it came with so much heartbreak. ⛸️ A monumental day as Mikhail Shaidorov claims Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold in men’s figure skating. Watching Ilia Malinin deal with that unimaginable pressure was so hard to see, but his grace and sportsmanship toward Mikhail proves he’s a champion in every way that matters.
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This makes me proud of this young man. His heart is broken, he didn't win, but he can hug the winner, and mean it! There's some "leaders" who should watch and learn, if capable. Remarkable young men!!
Definitely not first
Илья! 🤝💪👍🌞🕊️
He will have another chance. Give credit where credit is due
i may dislike ilia, but i do feel for him
Я рада за Мишу очень,но как же обидно за Илью.Он был под огромным давлением…
Shaidorov landed 5 QUADS flawlessly, two of them in combination, and the opening combo was a super rare Triple Axel + Quad Salchow. His components were great. He wasn't less skilled than Malinin. And most importantly, he had the nerve and landed all those quads. HE DESERVED TO WIN. Such a huge champion ✨ I hope Ilia will be back soon, but don't ever think that Shaidorov was inferior, because he is actually GREAT. Period.
The best moments of the Olympic games❤️❤️
That is a true Sportsman. Thank you Ilia
I feel so bad for you, but happy for Mikhail
❤Ilia has made us proud to be Americans again❤ Congratulations to Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 ❤
Yes
Exactly
Congratulations to both for
just surviving the pressure
And
The future they are both unfolding
Very emotional
Denis Ten was the first.
2 GIANTS!!!
❤Ilia….you are cherished…bless you.😊
It's so touching! Russian and Russian!
Now I am an Illia fan
Thats what sports is all about
Two classy gentlemen. We need millions more of this calibre.
Quad god😂
What is up with the klown showing His face in the vid. Completely STRANGE!
Ilia is a good empath I believe.
Buddy in white looked like vecna
I thought that was henry from stranger things 😂
Humble pie is a good thing not saying he was arrogant now the insane fandom probably won't go to his head
GRACE GRACE GRACE 😢WOW!! NO WORDS ONLY MY HEART PIERCED
no UFC?
ok I guess
😂😂
Please!
Ilia won gold for USA team! Let’s cherish a great young soul! Everyone has a time, maybe it’s Kazakhstan time this season and Ilia will have many many more golden moments!
My dumb ass thought that was Vecna from stranger things 😂😂😅😅
Both Russians, there’s no competition.
is that vecna from stranger things
You are guys – the Best.
I was so sad for Ilia. But his time will come. Congrats to Mikhail!
🏆🏆🏆🏆🌟👀✝️✝️💯
For a second I thought that you said days were two men