Defending world champion Ilia Malinin of the United States (US) led the men's figure skating standings at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy on Tuesday (February 10).
Performing to the music of "Dies Irae" and "The Lost Crown," the 21-year-old athlete earned 108.16 points in the short program. His 62.35 score for the technical element gave him a commanding lead over the other competitors.
Japan's Yuma Kagiyama, the silver medalist at Beijing 2022, finished second with 103.07 points after landing a Triple Axel. Meanwhile, Adam Siao Him Fa of France followed closely behind in third place with 102.55 points.
Jin Boyang of China performs during the short program competition, February 10, 2026.
Chinese athlete Jin Boyang, who finished ninth in Beijing four years ago, is currently in 13th place with 86.55 points.
Performing to the accompaniment of "Fought and Lost", Jin delivered a solid and smooth performance without any compromises.
"Overall, I'm satisfied with my performance today. It was definitely better than my performance in the team event," said the 28-year-old athlete.
"I hope to maintain this performance in the free skate."
