The Olympic figure skating team was announced on Jan. 11, comprising 16 athletes: three women, three men, two pairs, and three ice dance teams. American figure skaters nearly swept the competition with gold, and local leaders and skating officials paused to remember the plane crash victims. “I really wanted them to be there with me as I [heard] the scores.”The triumph and resilience seen last year have continued into Naumov’s skating season. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis. His performance secured him a spot on the Olympic team alongside U.S. champion Ilia Malinin and second place Andrew Torgashev.