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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[Sylvia]

Team USA's Maxim Naumov makes OLYMPIC DEBUT (NBC Sports): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jluUEWV8gXI

Getty Images - Maxim's SP

ETA - this was the segment that aired in NBC's "Primetime in Milan" broadcast tonight before his SP:

NBC Olympics & Paralympics on Instagram: "Through heartbreak and tragedy, Max Naumov overcame adversity to follow in his late parents’ footsteps and compete in the #WinterOlympics."

1,067 likes, 21 comments - nbcolympics on February 10, 2026: "Through heartbreak and tragedy, Max Naumov overcame adversity to follow in his late parents’ footsteps and compete in the #WinterOlympics.".

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[Firedancer]

Video shown on NBC’s prime time coverage prior to Max’s skate:

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[BittyBug]

Beautiful NYT article (gifted):

Maxim Naumov emerges as a voice of reason at Olympics: ‘Do things out of love, not fear’

Having dealt with his own tragedy, figure skater hopes to inspire others to "do what they've always wanted to do."

www.nytimes.com

“Tragedy and very difficult times will unfortunately happen to all of us at a certain moment in your life,” Naumov said. “I just hope that my story can empower or inspire somebody to continue to push themselves onward because that’s all we can do, it’s what we have to do.

“The only way out is through, and everyone has the ability to do that, to remain strong in your mind, to have will power, and do things out of love instead of fear,” Naumov continued. “I think if you’re able to do that, whatever it is that you’re going through, however big or small, you can have small wins every single day. And you can do things that you never thought that you could. So I hope that I can inspire people to do the things that they’ve always wanted to do.”

 

[mtnskater]

So so happy for Max’s gorgeous short program at the Olympics. Choreographically and musically my favorite men’s short program this season. Just divine!

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Video shown on NBC’s prime time coverage prior to Max’s skate:

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You can’t trick me into watching that again! I’ve already cried!

 

[Taso]

So so happy for Max’s gorgeous short program at the Olympics. Choreographically and musically my favorite men’s short program this season. Just divine!

Mine too! Good taste

 

[vgerdes]

Beautiful NYT article (gifted):

Maxim Naumov emerges as a voice of reason at Olympics: ‘Do things out of love, not fear’

Having dealt with his own tragedy, figure skater hopes to inspire others to "do what they've always wanted to do."

www.nytimes.com

That was a great article. Really illustrated what a special person Max is.

 

[tockyolina]

I was so blessed and honored to manage to attend the SP live in the arena yesterday. I will never forget it. I never managed to see his parents skate live when a was a teenager fan, and now seeing him deliver such an emotional program in front of my own eyes is like having made than teenage dream come true nearly 30 years later. Btw, certainly underscored in the second mark... But it doesn't really matter.

 

[Sylvia]

@tockyolina so glad you got to watch Max's SP in person! I just noticed that the Olympics YT channel also has uploaded Naumov's SP (with the NBC Sports commentators - for those outside the USA, is this geoblocked for you?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsZrLGYxidg

@BittyBug thank you SO much for the NYT gift article link - would you mind if I tweeted/shared it via my X account?

 

[BittyBug]

@BittyBug thank you SO much for the NYT gift article link - would you mind if I tweeted/shared it via my X account?

Feel free to share, but just FYI I think it will only work for 30 days.