World champion Ilia Malinin secured victory at Skate America for the third year in a row, showcasing his exceptional skills and adaptability during the competition. Despite an early mistake in his free skate routine, Malinin impressed the audience with his performance, which included a backflip - a move recently allowed in competition.
The U.S. champion scored a total of 290.12 points, outperforming Kevin Aymoz of France, who delivered a career-best free skate earning him 282.88 points and a standing ovation from the crowd in Allen, Texas. Kao Miura of Japan claimed the third spot with 278.67 points.
