USA’s Malinin Leads; Canada’s Gogolev Ranks 10th in Men’s Short Program
Ilia Malinin of the United States leads the men’s figure skating short program at the Olympic Winter Games. His remarkable performance earned him a score of 108.16, placing him firmly in first. Malinin, often referred to as the “Quad God,” is the reigning two-time men’s world champion.
Gogolev’s Performance and Ranking
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev scored 87.41 in the short program, landing him in 10th place. The talented 21-year-old will need a significant improvement in the free skate to move up in rankings.
Standings After the Short Program
- 1st Place: Ilia Malinin (USA) – 108.16
- 2nd Place: Yuma Kagiyama (Japan) – 103.07
- 3rd Place: Adam Siao Him Fa (France) – 102.55
- 10th Place: Stephen Gogolev (Canada) – 87.41
Upcoming Events
The competition will proceed with the men’s free program scheduled for Friday. Following this event, the medals will be awarded to the top performers.
With Malinin’s commanding lead, the competition promises to be intense, especially for skaters like Gogolev who seek to elevate their scores.
