Ilia Malinin Back Flips Into Lead After Men’s Short Program

Team USA is shining on the fifth day of the 2026 Winter Olympics with two-time defending champion snowboarder Chloe Kim delivering a strong performance in the halfpipe qualifying rounds. On the ice, Ilia Malinin showcased his impeccable skills in the men’s short program, including his trademark backflip that landed him in first place heading into Friday’s final. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports and 1984 gold medalist Scott Hamilton joins TODAY with analysis.