Maxim Naumov Cheer Thread

[Laura4]

How wonderful that Max gets to share his Olympic experience with his good friend Spencer Howe, who spent much time praying with Max when they got the tragic news about the plane crash.

"God is always good." -Maxim Naumov

 

[Laura4]

Max on Kelly Clarkson Show:

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[Sylvia]

^^^ At the end, Kelly Clarkson announced that $1000 would be donated in honor of Max's perseverance and his parents to USFS' National Development Team Legacy Fund (https://give.usfigureskating.org/give/684312/).

ETA - Maxim Naumov's 2026 Olympic Dream, and How He Kept It After His Parents’ Death - The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes (timestamped links are in the caption): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mg4-IVczKI

 

[ice coverage]

Tonight NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas aired his interview with Max. (Taped at SCOB at some point after Nats.)

Figure skater Max Naumov makes Olympic debut after losing his parents

Max Naumov struggled to get back on the ice after his parents were killed in a plane crash. Now competing in his first Olympics one year later, he tells NBC News’ Tom Llamas how he’s carrying their memory to the world stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuuWEhT9P3A (3:30, aired Feb 9)​

Men's SP is tomorrow. Go, Max!

 

[Sylvia]

Let’s GO Max in the SP!

Maxim Naumov on Instagram: "What an incredible first day on the main rink. It is truly a blessing to skate on Olympic ice and take the first step towards the dream I’ve had my whole life. In addition, I am beyond proud of my teammates for securing t

8,570 likes, 177 comments - maximnaumov_ on February 8, 2026: "What an incredible first day on the main rink. It is truly a blessing to skate on Olympic ice and take the first step towards the dream I’ve had my whole life. In addition, I am beyond proud of my teammates for securing the gold in...

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SO much support from ISCC in Simsbury, CT!

Farmington Valley Life on Instagram: "We are all behind you @maximnaumov_ Love your family in Simsbury, Farmington Valley CT . #iloveFarmingtonValley"

193 likes, 2 comments - farmingtonvalleylifestyle on February 7, 2026: "We are all behind you @maximnaumov_ Love your family in Simsbury, Farmington Valley CT . #iloveFarmingtonValley".

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NBC CT reporter Gabby Lucivero (who used to skate competitively herself):

Gabby on Instagram: "They see you ❤️ @isccskate @skatingclubbos @maximnaumov_"

122 likes, 0 comments - glucivero on February 8, 2026: "They see you ❤️ @isccskate @skatingclubbos @maximnaumov_".

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[ellathink]

Fingers crossed, girl!

 

[Sylvia]

Hurray, a new ISU Season Best score for Max!

Q NAUMOV Maxim USA 85.65 47.77 37.88 7.29 7.71 7.68 0.00 #2

Beautiful tribute to his parents!

 

[Sylvia]

“Expect the unexpected”:

Eli Rosenberg on Instagram: "Boston figure skater Max Naumov & the message from his late dad he wears so proudly."

11 likes, 1 comments - elirosenbergtv on February 10, 2026: "Boston figure skater Max Naumov & the message from his late dad he wears so proudly.".

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