For the first time since this global skaters’ waltz began in 1896, the US squad won three gold medals. Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God,” retained his men’s title with half a dozen quadruple jumps, including his signature Axel.

Ilia Malinin of Team USA is atop the leaderboard at the 2025 world figure skating championships after a dominant short program.

The Americans had arguably the best world championships in their long and distinguished figure skating history, and now they are pointing toward next season and the Olympics.