Alexandr Kirsanov

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Alexandr Kirsanov
Other namesSasha Kirsanov
Alexander Kirsanov
Born (1978-08-17) August 17, 1978 (age 45)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
HometownNewark, Delaware
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Figure skating career
CountryUnited States
Azerbaijan
Russia
Skating clubUniversity of Delaware
Began skating1981
Retired2004

Alexandr (Sasha) Kirsanov (Russian: Александр Кирсанов; born August 17, 1978) is a retired ice dancer who competed for the United States, Azerbaijan, and Russia. With Christie Moxley for the U.S., he is the 2003 Nebelhorn Trophy bronze medalist. He also competed with Barbara Hanley for Azerbaijan and with Olga Pogosian for Russia. Following his retirement from competition in 2004,[1] he is a coach and choreographer in Delaware.[2][3]

Competitive highlights[edit]

(with Moxley for the U.S.)

Event 2003–04
U.S. Championships 5th
Skate America 6th
Nebelhorn Trophy 3rd

(with Hanley for Azerbaijan)

Event 1999–2000 2000–2001
Azerbaijan Championships 1st
Winter Universiade 5th
Golden Spin of Zagreb 8th

(with Pogosian for Russia)

Event 1996–97 1997–98
World Junior Championships 11th
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia 2nd
Blue Swords 5th

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Moxley and Kirsanov announce end of partnership". U.S. Figure Skating. August 17, 2004. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  2. ^ Anastasia Cannuscio & Colin McManus at the International Skating Union
  3. ^ Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello at the International Skating Union