Maxim Naumov

[Silevril Ilumire]

Best wishes to Max on his Olympic debut. What a moment.

 

[cheerknithanson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxffedwlmEo Maxim is in a WIRED video.

 

[reneerose]

Crying watching Max's post skate interview and him watching his students during the interview that were cheering him on. Such an emotional skate!

 

[Kiki5375]

Happy tears

@kiki_likes_skating on Instagram: "Happy tears 💪😊"

1 likes, 0 comments - kiki_likes_skating on February 10, 2026: "Happy tears 💪😊".

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[Kia0703]

CONGRATULATIONS, MAX!!! YOU ARE AN OLYMPIAN!!!

Here are his Nationals competition programs for us all to savor.

2026 Nationals - Short Program

2026 Nationals - Free Skate

And, what can I say about the gala? From Scott Hamilton's introduction, to Max's smooth and lovely skating, to his eloquent and articulate interview, to the footage of him at age eight, it's all so poignant and wonderful.
2026 Nationals - Gala (Making the Team)

Ilia, Andrew, and Max are the team of my dreams, that I didn't think would be possible until it happened. The 2020 U.S. Junior World Team made it to the Olympics, all together. Max and Andrew are the same age and have been competing against each other since Juvenile. Wow.

I hope you will also post the Olympic programs! Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Tav]

So proud of Max! He did pretty good for himself and just being able to skate at the Olympics is already a win for him.

 

[Kiki5375]

He was the lowest in the ranking besides Petr and he reached the freeskate and finished 20. That's very good although it could have been even better but I am just happy he got to experience this adventure. It was so nice to see him smile so much.

 

[Kiki5375]

This is so cute

Sesame Street | Your friends on Sesame Street are so proud of you, Maxim Naumov! Thank you for being a hero to us on and off the ice. We love you! 💛💚... | Instagram

4,161 likes, 50 comments - sesamestreet on February 18, 2026: "Your friends on Sesame Street are so proud of you, Maxim Naumov! Thank you for being a hero to us on and off the ice. We love you! 💛💚...

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[reneerose]

This is also funny! Spencer Howe and Max playing ping pong in the laundry room
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU0g...web_button_native_share&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

[Kiki5375]

Max practicing with Ilia and Torgy today

Golden Skate | Having fun 🤩 US boys at the additional practice 🙃 #FigureSkating #WinterOlympics #Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 | Instagram

390 likes, 6 comments - goldsk8 on February 19, 2026: "Having fun 🤩 US boys at the additional practice 🙃 #FigureSkating #WinterOlympics #Olympics #MilanoCortina2026".

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[CellarDweller]

I was so proud of Max for getting to the Olympics, and delivering what he did after all he's been through.

I wish for good things for him in the future.

 

[Kiki5375]

It's sad that Max is the only one from Olympic Team who gets replaced for Worlds. Ilia Max and Andrew were such a cool team. I would have loved to see them in Prague together, too.

 

[Kia0703]

maybe JB will retire before Worlds'?...

 

[Kiki5375]

I hope so but I don't think so. If he would he would have done so already I guess

 

[Kia0703]

I think it was very generous of USFS to put him on the teams both at 4CC and Worlds'.

 

[Kiki5375]

yes. Without a quad and not landing his 3A he will have no chance. Max at least has a quad. And I am not ready to say goodbye to this shirt song yet :-(

 

[reneerose]

Man, that's cold, I wanted to see Max at Worlds! He needs the experience! Sigh.

 

[Kiki5375]

Max Spencer and Emily got home safe

WBZ News | CBS News Boston on Instagram: "Men and women from the U.S. Olympic Team returned home to Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday after spending nearly a month in Milan, Italy. Athletes included Maxim Naumov, the local figure skater who tragically

777 likes, 2 comments - wbztv on February 24, 2026: "Men and women from the U.S. Olympic Team returned home to Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday after spending nearly a month in Milan, Italy. Athletes included Maxim Naumov, the local figure skater who tragically lost his parents last year in the...

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[Kiki5375]

So entrylist for worlds is out. Jason will go. Max is out

 

[skatedreamer]

Man, that's cold, I wanted to see Max at Worlds! He needs the experience! Sigh.

Maybe Worlds is a consolation prize for Jason since he wasn't named to the OG team?

That said, have to agree about Max even though I adore Jason's skating.