Aleksandr Vlasov (figure skater)

For Russian footballer, see Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vlasov.
Alexander Vlassov

Alexander Vlassov with his daughter, Julia, in 2006.
Personal information
Full name Alexander Vlassov
Country represented  Soviet Union
Born (1955-02-25) February 25, 1955
Former partner Irina Vorobieva
Former coach Tamara Moskvina
Former choreographer Valentina Vigant

Alexander Vlassov (Russian: Александр Власов; born February 25, 1955) is a former Soviet pair skater who currently works as a coach. With partner Irina Vorobieva, he won the silver medal at the 1977 World Figure Skating Championships and the silver medal at the 1977 European Figure Skating Championships. They placed 4th at the 1976 Winter Olympics. They were coached by Tamara Moskvina.[1]

Vlassov is the father and coach of Julia Vlassov. Currently Alexander and his wife Laura are working as a figure skating coaches in Florida, USA.

Competitive highlights

(with Vorobieva)

Event 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77
Winter Olympics 4th
World Championships 6th 4th 3rd 2nd
European Championships 3rd 2nd
Soviet Championships 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd
Prize of Moscow News 1st 2nd

References


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