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Ilia Malinin's Moving Olympic Exhibition Skate

Ilia Malinin returned to Olympic ice for a bittersweet exhibition gala, performing to NF's 'Fear' to address the overwhelming pressure and media noise surrounding him.

The 21-year-old, who finished eighth in the competition, performed to NF's 'Fear' wearing a hoodie and jeans, describing the song as a representation of his feelings over the past year.

'There’s been so much pressure, so much doubt and everything around me, the noise with the media….It’s been so overwhelming,' Malinin said regarding the mental toll of the Games.