Ilia Malinin shares the lore behind his signature “raspberry twist”

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The video likely performed well due to the inherent interest in a celebrated athlete like Ilia Malinin and the unique, personal story behind his signature move. The connection between the move's name and his heritage adds a layer of cultural interest.

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Olympic figure skater Ilia Malinin explains the origin of his signature move, the "raspberry twist." He describes it as a variation of a "butterfly" move with an added twist, and explains that he named it after himself because "raspberry" in Russian translates to "Malinin."

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Ilia Malinin isn’t only the “Quad God”: he’s also the creator of the "raspberry twist," a trick that’s also a nod to his heritage. Presented by @Toyota USA The 21-year-old figure skater won over audiences at the 2026 Winter Olympics with his playful approach to the sport, often translating the tumbling and twisting moves he learned in gymnastics onto the ice. #iliamalinin #quadgod #figureskating #olympics