With a record-equalling six quadruple jumps and an audacious backflip, U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin captured his second straight world championships title in Boston on Saturday.

US star Ilia Malinin defended his world figure skating title on Saturday with a dominant display on the ice inside Boston’s packed TD Garden.

Ilia Malinin thrilled audiences with six quads and a backflip to capture his second consecutive world title in Boston. Alongside, Madison Chock and Evan Bates achieved their third world ice dance title,