Ilia Malinin is in great position to capture gold with a solid performance in the men's single free skate on Friday after his immaculate short program put him atop the standings. Better known as the "Quad God," the 21-year-old has already lifted Team USA to a victory with a stunning backflip.
Malinin is looking to follow in the steps of several previous American men who have cemented themselves in the sport's history with their Olympic triumphs.
