Russian skater Ilia Malinin made a bold move during the men’s free skate at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships, changing his jump layout mid-program. He initially planned to attempt a triple Axel and four quadruples but instead opted for six quadruple jumps, including the Axel, which helped him secure the gold medal. Malinin’s impressive performance edged out Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov by 31 points, marking his second consecutive world title win.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/29/sports/world-figure-skating-championships-ilia-malinin