Emotional Moments from Men's Figure Skating at the Winter Olympics

From the astonishing to the emotional, the Olympic figure skating men's short program had it all. Leading the night was the USA's Ilia Malinin, who claimed the top position on the leaderboard with a stunning score of 108.16, showcasing his ability to execute complex elements including a quad flip and quad lutz.

Despite not landing his infamous quad axel, which earned him the nickname 'Quad God', Malinin's performance was clean and included a backflip, securing him the edge over competitors. Japan's Yuma Kagiyama came in second with 103.07 points, while France's Adam Siao Him Fa followed closely.

In a deeper narrative, American skater Maxim Naumov fought through an emotional performance a year after the tragic loss of his parents in a plane crash. Holding their memory close, Naumov reflected on their support and love while skating, ultimately achieving a score of 85.65, qualifying for the free skate.

Lastly, Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino Sabate made headlines for his quirky Minion-themed performance, although it ended in disappointment as he struggled with multiple errors, landing him in 25th place with a score of 69.80. Despite this, he took the stage with enthusiasm, thanking those who supported his creative choice.

The competitions continue as the free skate on Friday will unfold more of these captivating stories on the Olympic ice.