The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are currently in full swing, and the men’s figure skating competition has been a highlight of the first week. As of today, Friday, February 13, 2026, the competition has reached its final stage.
Current Standings (After Short Program)
The men's short program concluded on Tuesday, February 10, leaving the "Quad God" Ilia Malinin in a commanding position. He leads the field by over five points heading into the decisive free skate.
|
Rank |
Skater |
Nation |
Short Program Score |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Ilia Malinin |
USA |
108.16 |
|
2 |
Yuma Kagiyama |
Japan |
103.07 |
|
3 |
Adam Siao Him Fa |
France |
102.55 |
|
4 |
Daniel Grassl |
Italy |
93.46 |
|
5 |
Mikhail Shaidorov |
Kazakhstan |
92.94 |
Key Highlights & Stories
The "Quad God" Legacy: Ilia Malinin has already secured one gold medal at these Games, helping Team USA defend their Olympic Team Event title earlier this week (February 8).Historical Backflip: Malinin made history during his short program by landing the first-ever legal backflip in Olympic competition, following the ISU's decision to lift the ban on the move in 2024.
The Free Skate Showdown: The men's free skate is scheduled for today, February 13, at 7:00 PM local time (1:00 PM ET). Malinin will be the final skater to take the ice. All eyes are on whether he will attempt his signature quadruple Axel to seal the individual gold.
International Rivals: Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama and France’s Adam Siao Him Fa remain within striking distance, making for one of the most technically advanced podium battles in Olympic history.
What's Next?
The individual medals will be determined tonight. If Malinin holds his lead, he will become the second consecutive American man to win Olympic gold, following Nathan Chen in 2022.
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