Japanese Figure Skater: "Mалинин катается как бог. Он наверняка прыгнет пятерной"

Shoma Uno Praises Ilia Malinin's Quad Axel and Predicts a Quintuple Jump

Japanese figure skating star Shoma Uno has heaped praise on American skater Ilia Malinin, predicting that he will soon land a quintuple jump - a feat that has never been accomplished before.

Malinin, 18, made history in September 2022 by becoming the first skater to land a quadruple axel in competition. The jump, which involves four-and-a-half rotations in the air, is considered one of the most difficult in figure skating.

Uno, a two-time world champion and Olympic medalist, said he was "amazed" by Malinin's quad axel. "He's a natural jumper," Uno said. "He has the perfect technique and the right mentality. I think he can definitely jump a quintuple."

No skater has ever landed a quintuple jump in competition, but Uno believes Malinin has the potential to be the first. "He's already pushing the boundaries of what's possible," Uno said. "I wouldn't be surprised if he lands a quintuple within the next few years."

Malinin has said that he is working on a quintuple jump, but he is not sure when he will attempt it in competition. "I'm taking it one step at a time," Malinin said. "I want to make sure I'm ready before I try it."

If Malinin does land a quintuple jump, he will undoubtedly make history. It would be one of the most significant achievements in the history of figure skating.

Uno's praise for Malinin is a sign of the respect that the Japanese skater has for his American rival. Uno knows that Malinin is a special talent, and he believes that he has the potential to be one of the greatest figure skaters in history.