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Ice skater who lost parents in DC plane crash sobs after performance

The former world champion and coach figure skating son, killed in the tragedy of American Airlines in Washington, DC, broke his sob after an emotional performance from his deceased parents.

Maxim Naumov, 23, took her to the ice for a sadistic performance at a charity event held in DC on Sunday, in honor of her parents, Evgenia “Zhenya” Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.

The disastrous video showed a skater crying in his lap in the middle of the ice shortly after he finished his routine.

Maxim Naumov, 23, broke his sob after an emotional tribute performance from his parents who died in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. Josh Morgan Usa today

He was then filmed, grabbing a candle and sliding from the ice to wipe away tears.

His Russian-born parents were flying out of figure skating and training camp in the United States on January 29th when an AA plane collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River.

Maxim competed in a national event, where he finished fourth, but returned home a few days before his parents.

The skater cried in his knees in the middle of the ice shortly after he finished his routine. Imaging images via Reuters Connect
His parents, Evgenia “Zhenya” Sishkova and Vadim Naumov, were among the 67 people killed when an American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

His parents, who were coaches at the Boston skate club when they were killed, won the pair's title at the 1994 World Figure Skating Championships.

Maxim took part in the Legacy On Ice Benefits event by a star-studded group of some of America's best figure skaters, including National Champion Amberglen, Two-time Olympics Johnny Weir and Men's World Champion Ilia Marinin.

Glenn also broke down when he finished skating.

Russian-born coaches Evgenia Sishkova and Vadim Naumov won the pair titles at the 1994 World Championships. AFP via Getty Images

“The plane, the family, the coach, the teammates, the loved ones, we're all here to support each other,” said Jason Brown, the 2014 Olympic team bronze medalist.

“We all travel for this sport. We can do what we love. And because travel is such a huge part of what we do, this is a very integral part of what we do and we are the people closest to us, we are all really struck us hard.”

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