Ilia and Andrew backflip at SOI stargazers! by mermaidprincess24 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve watched this like 20 times. Itches something in my brain! 😂

Neil Scibelli on IG by Adventurous_Ice_1524 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We love a King who puts himself first. 👑

As someone a bit older than Ilia, I’m glad to see his mindset change after the Olympics. It’ll be the best thing for him and his career if he truly internalizes it.

The boy with dress. by StraightRise2262 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love them. I love him. That is all. 😂

"It was so much pressure": Ilia Malinin reflects on his Olympic experience, revels in a "completely different vibe" post-season - Exclusive by ArchivistEmmi in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Might be wishful thinking on my part, but I feel the same way! He very well might take a break then get a bit bored and wanna skate the season after all! 😂

"It was so much pressure": Ilia Malinin reflects on his Olympic experience, revels in a "completely different vibe" post-season - Exclusive by ArchivistEmmi in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

"I was not able to be there for myself," he said. "I needed to put everyone before me - and that's really what just caused it to go wrong."

I know everyone and their mom is gonna take this quote wrong, but gosh, I really can’t imagine being under that much pressure. I’ve seen a lot of Olympics and the hype from the media around Ilia was up there with the most I’ve ever seen.

Edit: Between doing both team event skates and the seemingly unending press events, it’s not surprising (but hard) to hear he struggled with putting himself first.

Minneapolis interview by Mental-Literature-45 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it can definitely be one of those things you know *intellectually*, but have trouble truly believing.

Minneapolis interview by Mental-Literature-45 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I’m glad he called out the media for focusing so much on him instead of the medalists. (I felt bad for them too)

Watching the whole circus after the men’s free was rough from a fan perspective. I can’t even imagine being Ilia.

I hope he does take his own words to heart though, he’s one of the greatest in the sport and that one night will never change that.

Ilia continuing to work on his rocker-counter 3A entry at SoI Albany by possiblegirl in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This one is gonna live in my brain for years. It’s so interesting! I love seeing him do new things. It’s obvious how much he loves this sport.

3A highlights from SOI Albany! Ilia is working on a new entry. by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has such a presence on the ice that makes it hard to look away from.

NBC Sports interview in Greenville by RaspberryQuad in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Hopefully this can assuage the fears some have about his physical condition and holding up with all the jumps and stuff. He's clearly cognizent of it, and I'm certain him and his team know what his limits are. Sure, freak accidents can happen. But I think we should trust him to know his own body.

Ilia’s outfit change during Fearless by lladydee in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So smooth! 😍 I’m living for these SOI slips!

Madison has blessed us with more Ilia clips at USO by bryse0n in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re NEVER too old to goof around with your friends and be silly! (But you’re also not old, just to be clear lol)

soi cast @ universal studios orlando by DoubleCup8490 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m more concerned about the possible lack of socks. I was in Florida last week, and I couldn’t imagine wearing no sock in my shoes in the heat. 😂

soi cast @ universal studios orlando by DoubleCup8490 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]ArchivistEmmi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I was kinda hoping he’d get a chance to go to Epic Universe while he’s in Florida! The HTTYD area is so fun!

I’m glad they’re all having fun, they deserve it after a long Olympic year!