Ilia Malinin performs to Fear as he completes cathartic Olympic gala routine

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Ilia Malinin replaced disappointing memories with better ones — This suggests a positive shift in his performance and mindset.
The event celebrated figure skating as a whole — It highlights the importance of such exhibitions for the sport's community and legacy. A likely outcome is increased confidence for Malinin heading into future competitions.

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American given rousing reception by crowd in MilanAlysa Liu and Mikhail Shaidorov among other performersAlysa Liu had the opportunity to cherish skating on the same Olympic ice where she won two gold medals one more time.

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