Massachusetts figure skater Maxim Naumov makes U.S. Olympic team 1 year after parents killed in plane crash

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

Maxim Naumov, Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock, and Evan Bates have qualified for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Figure Skating team.
Naumov's parents, former figure skaters and coaches, died in a plane crash in January 2025 and had always encouraged his Olympic aspirations.
Ilia Malinin is a favorite for the men's gold medal after winning his fourth consecutive national title.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, record seven-time U.S. champions, are also strong contenders for gold in ice dance.
World champion Alysa Liu and national champion Amber Glenn are among the top women's skaters selected.
The U.S. Figure Skating team will consist of 16 athletes for the Winter Games in Italy.

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