31-03-2025
Figure skater pays tribute to late parents at World Figure Skating Championships
BOSTON (WWLP) – It's been two months since 67 people were killed in the mid-air plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
More than two dozen of the victims were in the U.S. Figure Skating community. On Sunday, at the Exhibition of Champions, 23-year-old Maxim Naumov, a U.S. Men's National Pewter Medalist and member of the Skating Club of Boston, performed for his parents.
Max, who skated to 'Circles' by Mac Miller, performed for only the second time since his parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, died. Max was born in Hartford and later moved to Simsbury with his family. He graduated from Simsbury High School in 2019.
Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet
Naumov told 22News after his performance, 'As soon as I hit the ice, my brain just I don't know. if it's focus or just calmness or stillness, or what it feels like, I tune everything out. Especially all of the voices. Everything is quiet, like I'm just talking with them and they're quiet and they're helping me,' says Naumov. The Team USA figure skater is referring to his parents.
People from all walks of life showed up to support the tribute and honor the lives lost too soon.
'I hope that everybody in that room feels that sense of connection and love. Clearly, everybody loves that sport, it's an expression of togetherness,' says Gwyneth Davies of Boston.
'It's been beautiful, as Americans, we can still come together and be there for each other,' says Sharon Miller from Cleveland, Ohio.
One skater came out to show his support after his 16-year-old friend, Cory Haynos, and his dad, Roger, were lost too soon.
'At National Development camp and previous camps in Colorado me and Cory and would always hang out. His parents, Roger and Stephanie, are amazing people, and one of the main reasons we're here today is become of the' says Roman Wyzik, from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Max says he is overwhelmed and grateful for all the messages people continue to send his mentioned he hasn't walked down an empty hallway in a while without someone reaching out for a hug.
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