Image Credit: Getty Images When you get a nickname with the word "god" in it, you know you've hit the jackpot. And that's exactly what's happening for Team USA Olympic figure skater Ilia Malinin, who has been dubbed the "Quad God" of the world for his ability to execute the extremely difficult quadruple axel jump - and not just one, but multiple quadruple jumps. "Definitely more people know me for 'Quad God' than necessarily my name," Ilia said in February 2026, per Forbes. "Sometimes, it's a good thing because having your own nickname can have you stand out more for an audience.