Feb 13, 2026, 03:31 PM ET MILAN — The last conversation that Maxim Naumov had with his parents was about following in their footsteps to the Olympics. Now the American figure skater has done it. The 24-year-old Naumov finished his Winter Games debut with an emotional free skate Friday night, just over a year after … Read more
When Maxim Naumov made his figure skating debut at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, he did so with a beaming smile that lit up the Milan Ice Skating Arena. The 24-year-old had achieved his life’s ambition, successfully following in his parents’ footsteps by becoming an Olympian, the ultimate achievement and result of years of sacrifice … Read more
Maxim Naumov is ready for his Olympic debut. The 24-year-old figure skater, who grew up in Simsbury, Connecticut, and later moved to Norwood, Massachusetts, will compete at Milan Cortina with a heavy heart. Last year, Naumov’s parents — Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova — died in the Potomac River plane crash as they were heading … Read more