Determine Skater Maxim Naumov Honors Dad and mom In Emotional Tribute 12 months After Airplane Crash

Determine skater Maxim Naumov was moved to tears throughout Thursday’s U.S. Championship … after he paid tribute to his late dad and mom, who tragically died within the Washington D.C. airplane crash almost a yr in the past.

Naumov, together with different high skaters, competed on the Enterprise Middle in St. Louis, Missouri … not solely vieing for the Championship, but additionally a spot on the U.S. Olympic workforce heading into the 2026 Winter Video games.

After nailing his routine, Naumov, holding an outdated household picture of him along with his dad and mom as a three-year-old, patiently waited for his rating. When it was lastly introduced, the 24-year-old grew to become very emotional.

Maxim’s dad and mom, skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, have been amongst 67 individuals who misplaced their lives when a United States Military Black Hawk helicopter collided mid-air with an American Airways jet close to Ronald Reagan Washington Nationwide Airport on January 29, 2025.

After the tragic accident, Naumov stated his dad and mom modified their flight on the final minute, as they have been returning residence from the 2025 U.S. Determine Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.

As for Thursday night time’s efficiency, Naumov discovered himself in first place in the meanwhile with a rating of 85.72, earlier than in the end ending in fourth place to finish the night time.

There are solely three spots accessible for Group USA, however all hope is not misplaced for MN, who can have an opportunity to make the workforce this weekend.

“I imply, it is the final word purpose,” Naumov stated of the Olympics in Milan.

“My parents and I, one of our last conversations, was exactly about that. It would mean the absolute world for me to do it. It’s what I think about first thing in the morning and when I shut my eyes.”