Overview
- Naumov debuted in Milan on Feb. 10 with an 85.65 in the short program, placing 14th and advancing to the men’s free skate.
- He held a childhood photo with his parents in the kiss‑and‑cry and said he felt their presence guiding his performance; the arena also displayed a dedication reading, “Mom and Dad, this is for you.”
- His support team in Italy includes his godmother, Gretta Bogdan, and longtime friends Daniel and Anton Petrenko, as coaches Vladimir and Elena Petrenko guide him this season.
- The free skate is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. EST, with Naumov set to skate 11th in a 24‑man field led by teammate Ilia Malinin after a 108.16 short program.
- Naumov made the U.S. Olympic team alongside Malinin and Andrew Torgashev and is using his platform to promote a mental‑wellness initiative for athletes.