NPR's Rachel Treisman took a pause from watching figure skaters break records to see speed skaters break records. Plus, the surreal experience of watching backflip artist Ilia Malinin.

Adrenaline seeker Tanner Braungardt and his team attempt to maintain their composure and silence while executing technical flips in a "try not to laugh" competition.

U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin landed two backflips on the ice in his first two programs at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, much to the crowd's delight.Malinin, known as the "Quad God," was ...

Ilia Malinin, the U.S. figure skater nicknamed the “Quad God,” became the first person to legally land a backflip on one skate in the Olympics — although one trailblazing woman pulled it off when the ...

‘Quad God (4-revolution jump deity)’ Ilia Malinin (22, United States) once again showcased his signature backflip instead of the quadruple Axel (4½ revolutions), a jump he is the only skater in the ...

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic jumped out of his seat. He put both hands on his head. His mouth hung open in disbelief. Ilia Malinin leaves even the greatest athletes of all time in awe. While ...