Maxim Naumov’s 2026 Olympic Dream, and How He Kept It After His Parents Death

U.S. figure skater Maxim Naumov opens up about his inspiring path to the 2026 Olympics. From starting on the ice at just 3 years old to the tragedy of losing his parents in the DC Plane Crash, Maxim opens up about the defining moments of his career. Discover how he found the strength to continue skating, his breakthrough moment to make the Olympic Team, and how he stayed resilient through life’s most challenging moments. This episode is a must-watch for fans of figure skating, Olympic dreams, or anyone looking to find strength through adversity.

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:29) Why Maxim Naumov Was Always Meant to Skate

(03:45) The Moment Maxim Realized He Could Compete with the Best

(07:03) Maxim's Journey to Become an Olympic Skater

(09:32) The Skate that Won Maxim a Spot on Team USA

(13:50) One Year After the Potomac Crash That Took His Parents

(17:25) How Maxim Took Over His Parents' Coaching Program

(19:32) What It’s Like to Coach and Grieve at the Same Time

(22:59) How the Ice Skating Community Rallied After Tragedy

(24:52) What Drove Maxim Back to the Ice After Losing His Parents

(27:58) How Legacy on Ice Became a Turning Point in His Career

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(31:51) Remembering the Skating Legends Who Raised Him

(33:36) The Deep Connection Maxim Shared with His Parents On and Off the Ice

(38:34) Why Coaching Is Maxim's Next Great Calling

(41:40) Unpacking Maxim's Approach for the 2026 Olympics

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(46:20) The Meaning Behind Maxim Naumov's Olympic Routines

(51:41) Ilia Malinin and Team USA in the Olympics

(55:59) Life After the Olympics: Recovery, Worlds, and Mental Health

(59:29) Maxim's Message to Anyone Struggling to Keep Going

(01:03:17) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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