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Who is unlikely figure skating gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov?
In one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan/Cortina d’Ampezzo, Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal. The gold for Shaidorov was completely unexpected. This was Kazakhstan’s first medal of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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Mikhail Shaidorov wins historic figure skating Olympic gold for Kazakhstan at Milano Cortina games
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Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Figure Skating

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Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov has skate of his life, surprises everyone at Winter Olympics

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan's gold medal in men's free skate stunned everyone — including himself. Here's what he had to say. (AP photo)

Kazakhstan wins gold medal in figure skating, Ilia Malinin falls to 8th

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Ilia Malinin had classy move for Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov after Olympic upset

The American superstar handled his loss with grace.
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Shaidorov still spinning after outshining Malinin for Olympic gold

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Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes in 8th place

In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin​ didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.

The Curse of the Olympic Favorite: How Ilia Malinin Missed the Medal Stand

Ilia Malinin arrived at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina carrying a weight few athletes ever experience. By the time the Men’s Figure Skating event began, Ilia Malinin wasn’t just a contender – he was the favorite by far.