Maxim Naumov’s performance at the US Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis left the crowd in tears as he honored his parents, who tragically died in last year’s Washington D.C. plane crash. After skating his heart out, Maxim held up a childhood photo with his parents, visibly moved when his score put him in first place—if only temporarily. The moment was especially powerful, knowing his parents were both skaters and had shared dreams of the Olympics with him. As Maxim fights for a spot on Team USA for Milano 2026, his journey is inspiring many. How do you think personal stories like this shape athletes’ performances? #Sports #USFigureSkating #MaximNaumov