Maxim Naumov

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Maxim Naumov born?August 1, 2001
2. What nationality was Maxim Naumov?American
3. What is the world junior championship performance?Achieved a top-five placement at the 2020 World Junior Championships
4. Who is Maxim Naumov?Maxim Naumov is an American figure skater born on August 1, 2001, known for his impressive jumps and spins.
5. What medals has he won at U.S. national championships?He is a three-time U.S. national pewter medalist and won the 2020 U.S. junior national championship.

Figure Skating: A competitive sport that involves performing a program of jumps, spins, and footwork on ice skates, judged on technical merit and artistic presentation.
Pewter Medalist: An athlete who has earned a pewter medal, typically awarded for third place in a competition, signifying a high level of achievement.
World Junior Championships: An annual international figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union for junior-level skaters.