Alexandr Kirsanov
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Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov (Russian: Александр Кирсанов; August 17, 1978 – January 29, 2025) was an ice dancer who competed for the United States, Azerbaijan, and Russia. With Christie Moxley for the U.S., he was 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, he worked as a coach and choreographer in Delaware. Kirsanov was married to a fellow skating coach, Natalya Gudin, and the couple had a daughter, Nicole. Kirsanov died aged 46 in the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.
Infobox
Other names
Sasha Kirsanov Alexander Kirsanov
Born
(1978-08-17)August 17, 1978Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died
January 29, 2025(2025-01-29) (aged 46)Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Country
United States Azerbaijan Russia
Skating club
University of Delaware
Began skating
1981
Retired
2004
Tables
· Competitive highlights
U.S. Championships
U.S. Championships
Event
U.S. Championships
2003–04
5th
Skate America
Skate America
Event
Skate America
2003–04
6th
Nebelhorn Trophy
Nebelhorn Trophy
Event
Nebelhorn Trophy
2003–04
3rd
| Event | 2003–04 |
| Championships | 5th |
| Skate America | 6th |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 3rd |
· Competitive highlights
Azerbaijan Championships
Azerbaijan Championships
Event
Azerbaijan Championships
1999–2000
1st
Winter Universiade
Winter Universiade
Event
Winter Universiade
2000–2001
5th
Golden Spin of Zagreb
Golden Spin of Zagreb
Event
Golden Spin of Zagreb
2000–2001
8th
| Event | 1999–2000 | 2000–2001 |
| Azerbaijan Championships | 1st | |
| Winter Universiade | 5th | |
| Golden Spin of Zagreb | 8th |
· Competitive highlights
World Junior Championships
World Junior Championships
Event
World Junior Championships
1997–98
11th
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia
Event
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia
1997–98
2nd
Blue Swords
Blue Swords
Event
Blue Swords
1996–97
5th
| 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"http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=26319&type=news
- Anastasia Cannuscio & Colin McManus at the International Skating Unionhttp://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00011980.htm
- Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello at the International Skating Unionhttp://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00010376.htm
- ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wife-skating-coach-killed-dc-plane-crash-speaks/story?id=118274223
- People.comhttps://people.com/skating-coach-says-she-lost-everything-after-husband-students-died-dc-plane-crash-8783605
- The Baltimore Bannerhttps://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/obituaries/figure-skating-kirsanov-reagan-national-airport-BVCN5ONTBVH23ECXRALX4EYFUE/