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Olympian Maxim Naumov Answers Figure Skating Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Feb 10, 2026
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  • Team USA Olympian Maxim Naumov explains the six main figure skating jumps, underrotation detection, and the physical demands of performing quintuple jumps
  • Discusses how skaters qualify for the Winter Olympics, scoring methodology, choreography, and the unique physics of skating backwards
  • Provides technical tips on backspin execution and shares behind-the-scenes details about costume mishaps and competition pressures

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