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Latest revision as of 12:31, 13 November 2025
Russian-American ice dancer (1978–2025)
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| Other names | Sasha Kirsanov Alexander Kirsanov |
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| Born | August 17, 1978 |
| Died | January 29, 2025 (aged 46) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Country | United States Azerbaijan Russia |
| Skating club | University of Delaware |
| Began skating | 1981 |
| Retired | 2004 |
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,[1] he worked as a coach and choreographer in Delaware.[2][3]
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.[4][5][6]
Competitive highlights
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(with Moxley for the U.S.)
(with Hanley for Azerbaijan)
(with Pogosian for Russia)
