Ilia Malinin Reveals Tom Brady’s Crucial Advice for Overcoming Olympic Setback
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin shared that NFL star Tom Brady offered him crucial advice after his disappointing performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Brady encouraged Malinin to ‘keep going’ and ‘enjoy every moment’ as he navigates the challenges of elite competition.
Malinin, who had been a strong favorite for the individual gold but faltered in the free skate, also received support from Simone Biles. He will next compete at the World Figure Skating Championships.