Naumov delivers emotional free skate for 3rd place finish

By NBC Olympics

Published January 10, 2026 7:49 pm

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Maxim Naumov finally stood among the top three at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Naumov’s performance showed resilience and competitive fire after losing his parents in the flight 5342 crash last January.

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