Chen: «I think it's absolutely incredible what Malinin doing for the sport»

American figure skater Nathan Chen has expressed his interest in watching fellow countryman Ilia Malinin.

«I think it's absolutely incredible what he's doing for the sport,» Chen said of Malinin, 19. «It's been so cool to be able to see these entrants in the next generation so quickly without any lull period. I know he's got so much potential. He's already accomplished so much but there's so much ahead for him».

Malinin is an American figure skater competing in men's singles. He is the reigning World Champion (2024), bronze medalist at the World Championships (2023), and winner of the Grand Prix Final (2023). Additionally, he secured a bronze medal at the Grand Prix Final (2022), is a two-time U.S. Champion (2023, 2024), and the silver medalist at the U.S. Championships (2022). Furthermore, he claimed the title of Junior World Champion in 2022 and was part of the victorious team at the World Team Championships (2023).