Alexandr Kirsanov
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]
| Alexandr Kirsanov | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Alternative names | Sasha Kirsanov Alexander Kirsanov |
| Country represented | United States Azerbaijan Russia |
| Born | August 17, 1978 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Home town | Newark, Delaware |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Former partner | Christie Moxley (USA) Barbara Hanley (AZE) Olga Pogossian (RUS) |
| Former coach | Karen Ludington |
| Former choreographer | Natalia Linichuk |
| Skating club | University of Delaware |
| Former training locations | Newark, Delaware |
| Began skating | 1981 |
| Retired | 2004 |
Competitive highlights
(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
- "Moxley and Kirsanov announce end of partnership". U.S. Figure Skating. August 17, 2004. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- Anastasia Cannuscio & Colin McManus at the International Skating Union
- Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello at the International Skating Union
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