# @TheAthletic on Twitter/X

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/2118342254569873438
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/79626927-TheAthletic-twitter
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/77dbf0e0a6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05T13:58:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

Ilia Malinin knows how to win. Losing, however, was a different education.

At the Olympics, Malinin lost out on a medal in a shocker. But he gained something else — a rejuvenated connection to himself, his fans and his sport.

More from @ThompsonScribe:
https://t.co/TzmZu2vScP https://t.co/RHf9x5KK1C

## Stats

- **Views:** 18,218
- **Likes:** 276
- **Shares:** 57
- **Comments:** 3

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Athletic | @theathletichq | https://gondola.cc/theathletichq | Sports Media Outlet |
| Ummekulsum | @ummealishah | https://gondola.cc/ummealishah | Social Media Coordinator |

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