As a figure skater, Malinin has always been seen as cool and collected. However, his emotional reaction to his free skate performance at the World Championships was unexpected. This moment could help define his future style in competitions to come.

Malinin reflects on his achievement, expressing how being a world champion was a dream come true for him. The pressure to perform at a high level will continue with each competition he participates in, as the expectations are now set for him to deliver exceptional performances.

Despite being a young skater still developing his style, Malinin is focused on taking things one step at a time and using this victory as motivation to reach even greater heights in the future. He credits his success to the support and guidance from his family, coaches, and team who have helped him along the way.

This win is just the beginning of Malinin’s journey towards even greater goals, particularly aiming to excel at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The joy and relief that he felt after achieving this milestone were overwhelming, as he struggled to believe what he had achieved.