Ilia Malinin: “I let fear in and it ruined me. Now, time to get back up. Next step, Redemption. See you in Prague.”
American figure skater Ilia Malinin summed up his performance at the Milan Olympics.
original source: Instagram
American figure skater Ilia Malinin reflected on his Olympic experience in Milan, admitting he let fear take over but is now focused on new goals and redemption at the upcoming World Championships.
The 21-year-old Malinin finished eighth in the individual event. As part of Team USA, he won gold in the team competition.
Recently he posted on his Instagram account:
“Everything that led up to this point felt like a waste, no purpose to continue, no faith in the world, no reason to trust myself. I let FEAR in and it ruined me.
Now, time to get back up and do it again. It’s done, finished, gone. New goals and challenges await. Somethings bigger and better. GIVE ME A REASON.
Grateful for everything and everyone that helped and supported me throughout this time. Met new people and learned many life lessons.
1: One loss doesn’t change what you have already won.
2: You learn more from failure than success.
I came in being one person and left with a changed mind. Nevertheless, I had my amazing moments and memories and did not leave empty handed. Next step, Redemption. See you in Prague.”
Related topics: Ilia Malinin, Olympic Games, world championship
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