Alexandre Lyssov
| Alexandre Lyssov | |||||||||||||||||||
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 Photo taken on September 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | Alex | ||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented |
 Canada | ||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
March 10, 1994 Kaliningrad, Russia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weapon(s) | Épée | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hand | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Former coach(es) |
Michel Dessureault, Andrew Hu, Peter Hiu-Man Ho, Marian Zakrzewski, Igor Tikhomirov | ||||||||||||||||||
| FIE Ranking | current ranking | ||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Alexandre Lyssov (Russian: Александр Лысов; born March 10, 1994 in Kaliningrad, a city historically known as Königsberg) is a Canadian Épée fencer. At the Inaugural 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore he became first ever Canadian fencer to step onto the Olympic podium[1] and also the only fencer from Canada who won two Olympic branded Medals[2][3][4]
Fencing Career Highlights
| Year | Competition | Event | Location | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kupittaa tournament (SA) | Kupittaa tournament | Turku, Finland | 32 |
| 2013 | Jeux du Canada | Men's Épée Individual | Sherbrook, QC |  |
| 2013 | Jeux du Canada | Men's Épée (Ontario Team) | Sherbrook, QC | |
| 2013 | Vancouver Grand Prix | Senior Men's Épée Grand Prix | Vancouver, Canada | 53 |
| 2013 | Canadian National Championships | Senior Men's Épée | Gatineau, QC | 15 |
| 2013 | Canadian National Championships | Junior Men's Épée | Gatineau, QC | |
| 2012 | Junior World Cup | Junior Men's Épée | Espoo, Finland | 13 |
| 2012 | Canadian National Championships | Senior Men's Épée Team | Saskatoon, SK |  |
| 2012 | Canadian National Championships | Junior Men's Épée | Saskatoon, SK | |
| 2012 | Canadian Eastern Championships | Junior Men's Épée | Toronto, ON |  |
| 2012 | Junior World Championships | Junior Men's Épée | Moscow, Russia | 64 |
| 2011 | Championnats de l'Est du Canada | Épée Masculine Cadet | Montréal, QC | |
| 2011 | Championnats de l'Est du Canada | Épée Masculine Junior | Montréal, QC | |
| 2010 | 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games | Cadet Male Épée | Singapore | |
| 2010 | 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games | Mixed NOC’s Team | Singapore | |
| 2010 | Cadet World Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Baku, Azerbaijan | 16 |
| 2010 | Canadian National Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Repentigny, QC | |
| 2010 | Ontario Provincial Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Newmarket, ON | |
| 2010 | Ontario Provincial Championships | Junior Men's Épée | Newmarket, ON | |
| 2010 | Championnat Provincial du Quebec | Épée Masculine Cadet | Montréal, QC | |
| 2010 | Championnat Provincial du Quebec | Épée Masculine Junior | Montréal, QC | |
| 2010 | Championnats de l'Est du Canada | Épée Masculine Cadet | Montréal, QC | |
| 2009 | Canadian National Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Saskatoon, SK | |
Training History
Alexandre started going for sports at age of eight and completely switched to fencing at age of eleven. Initially he received instructions in foil and practised at community oriented clubs, but looking to gain a new level, he later switched to épée and continued his training under well known fencing masters.
| From | To | Club | Coach(es) | Weapon(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2015 | December 2015 | Vango Fencing Club | Michel Dessureault, Andrew Hu] | épée |
| Oct. 2009 | May 2015 | Toronto Fencing Club | Peter Hiu-Man Ho, Andrew Hu | épée |
| Mar. 2009 | Sep. 2009 | Sword Players Fencing Academy | Igor Tikhomirov | épée |
| Sep. 2007 | Feb. 2009 | Mississauga Fencing Club | Maître d'armes Marian Zakrzewski | foil, épée |
| Mar. 2006 | Aug. 2007 | Metro Blades | community coaching | foil |
| Nov. 2005 | Feb. 2006 | Newmaket Fencing Club | Michael MacDonald | introduction to fencing |
References
- ↑ 2nd day of competitions at the 2010 YOG (16-08-2010), FIE Press release 9-2010
- ↑ Singapore, Day Three: Canada Wins Five Medals in 45 Minutes, Press Release
- ↑ Canada Sees First Two Multi-Medallist Youth Olympians, COC Press Release
- ↑ Last day of competitions at the 2010 YOG (18-08-2010), FIE Press release 11-2010
External links
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