Olympics: Ilia Malinin’s Gold Run Leaves Djokovic Awestruck

Less than a week after watching Novak Djokovic lose the Australian Open final, tennis legend Rafael Nadal found himself in the audience at the speed skating event, this time accompanied by his wife, Jelena. The couple was spotted cheering for Team USA, led by none other than Ilia Malinin, the 21-year-old skating sensation who just claimed his first Olympic gold medal.

Malinin’s Golden Moment

Malinin delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring an impressive 200.03 points, the only skater to surpass the 200-point mark. His breathtaking Kür left Djokovic and his wife speechless, with the 38-year-old tennis star spontaneously rising from his seat to applaud, and his wife snapping a selfie with him.

USA Wins in a Tight Race

The team event was a thrilling one, with just a single point separating the USA (69 points) from Japan (68) in second place. Italy came in third with 60 points. Malinin’s strong performance redeemed his less-than-stellar showing in the short program, ultimately securing his first Olympic gold.

Stars Watching Stars

Djokovic and his wife weren’t the only celebrities in attendance. Seven-time Olympic track and field champion Allison Felix was also there, cheering for Team USA along with other notable figures. Both stars expressed their eagerness to return for the individual competitions.

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