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'''Alexandre Lyssov''' {{IPA-ru|Александр Лысов|}} (born on 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 Canadian fencer to step onto the Olympic podium<ref>[http://www.fencing.ca/press_releases/20100817_yog.htm Bronze Medal – Men's épée], CFF press Release</ref> and also the only fencer from Canada who won two Olympic branded Medals<ref>[http://www.sirc.ca/news_view.cfm?id=36788 Singapore, Day Three: Canada Wins Five Medals in 45 Minutes], Press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.olympic.ca/en/news/canada-sees-first-two-multi-medallist-youth-olympians Canada Sees First Two Multi-Medallist Youth Olympians], COC Press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.fencing.ca/press_releases/20100820_yog_team.htm Mixed Team / Bronze Medal], CFF Press Release</ref> |
'''Alexandre Lyssov''' {{IPA-ru|Александр Лысов|}} (born on 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 Canadian fencer to step onto the Olympic podium<ref>[http://www.fencing.ca/press_releases/20100817_yog.htm Bronze Medal – Men's épée], CFF press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.fie.ch/download/press/2010/en/PR_09-10_eng.pdf 2nd day of competitions at the 2010 YOG (16-08-2010)], FIE Press release 9-2010</ref> and also the only fencer from Canada who won two Olympic branded Medals<ref>[http://www.sirc.ca/news_view.cfm?id=36788 Singapore, Day Three: Canada Wins Five Medals in 45 Minutes], Press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.olympic.ca/en/news/canada-sees-first-two-multi-medallist-youth-olympians Canada Sees First Two Multi-Medallist Youth Olympians], COC Press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.fencing.ca/press_releases/20100820_yog_team.htm Mixed Team / Bronze Medal], CFF Press Release</ref><ref>[http://www.fie.ch/download/press/2010/en/PR_11-10_eng.pdf Last day of competitions at the 2010 YOG (18-08-2010)], FIE Press release 11-2010</ref> |
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==Fencing Career Highlights== |
==Fencing Career Highlights== |
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Nickname(s) | Alex | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Training location | Toronto, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weapon | Épée | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hand | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years on national team | Since 2009 (Cadet) | ||||||||||||||||||||
National coach | Gabor Salamon | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Toronto Fencing Club | ||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Peter Hiu-Man Ho | ||||||||||||||||||||
Former coach | Marian Zakrzewski, Igor Tikhomirov | ||||||||||||||||||||
FIE ranking | Current ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic ranking | Current Ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Alexandre Lyssov [Александр Лысов] (born on 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 Canadian fencer to step onto the Olympic podium[1][2] and also the only fencer from Canada who won two Olympic branded Medals[3][4][5][6]
Fencing Career Highlights
Year | Competition | Event | Location | Placing |
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2009 | Canadian National Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Saskatoon, SK | |
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 | |
2010 | Cadet World Championships | Cadet Men's Épée | Baku, Azerbaijan | 16 |
2010 | 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games | Cadet Male Épée[7][8][9][10] | Singapore | |
2010 | 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games | Mixed NOC’s Team | Singapore |
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.
- Oct. 2009 – Present: Toronto Fencing Club (TFC), Peter Hiu-Man Ho – épée
- Ongoing since 2009: National Team Camps, National épée team coach – Gabor Salamon
- Mar. 2009 – Sep. 2009: Sword Players Fencing Academy (SWP), Igor Tikhomirov - épée
- Sep. 2007 – Feb. 2009: Mississauga Fencing Club (MIS), Marian Zakrzewski – foil, épée
- Mar. 2006 – Aug. 2007: Metro Blades (MET), community coaching - foil
- Nov. 2005 – Feb. 2006: Newmaket Fencing Club (NEW), Michael MacDonald – introduction to fencing
References
- ^ Bronze Medal – Men's épée, CFF press Release
- ^ 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
- ^ Mixed Team / Bronze Medal, CFF Press Release
- ^ Last day of competitions at the 2010 YOG (18-08-2010), FIE Press release 11-2010
- ^ Round of 16 at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
- ^ Quarterfinals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
- ^ Semifinal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics
- ^ Bronze Medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics