⛸️ Elli Beatrice Malinina – Rising Junior Skating Star
Elli Beatrice Malinina — also known as Liza — is building her own name in figure skating, following in the elite footsteps of her family while developing a promising junior career in the United States.
👨👩👧👦 A Skating Family Legacy
Elli is the younger sister of Olympic champion Ilia Malinin.
Their parents are former Olympians:
Tatiana Malinina – Four Continents Champion and two-time Olympian
Roman Skorniakov – Two-time Olympian
Though originally from Russia, both parents represented Uzbekistan in the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics before retiring and becoming coaches in the United States.
Interestingly, they initially didn’t want their children to become skaters after experiencing the intense dedication required at the elite level — but daily life at the rink made skating almost inevitable.
📍 Raised in Virginia
Like her brother, Elli grew up in Virginia after her parents relocated to the U.S. following the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Both siblings use their mother’s maiden name “Malinin/Malinina” to simplify pronunciation, with Ilia’s surname adjusted to the traditional Russian masculine form.
🏆 Competitive Career So Far
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Elli is currently a nationally ranked junior skater and a member of the Washington Figure Skating Club.
Competed in 17+ competitions
Participated in Eastern Sectional Singles events
Rapidly progressing through U.S. Figure Skating levels
In a 2022 interview, Ilia noted that Elli is already a stronger skater at her age than he was.
🤝 Big Brother Mentorship
Ilia has joked about trying to coach his sister:
“I try to [coach her] — keyword ‘try.’ ”
With a 10-year age gap, the dynamic blends sibling rivalry, mentorship, and shared passion for the sport.
🌟 A Bright Future Ahead
While still early in her journey, Elli Beatrice Malinina represents the next generation of elite American figure skating talent. With Olympic-level parents and a world champion brother, she’s surrounded by experience — but clearly carving her own path on the ice.
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