Alexandre Lyssov

Alexandre Lyssov
Photo taken on September 30, 2010
Personal information
Nickname(s)Alex
Born (1994-03-10) March 10, 1994 (age 30)
Kaliningrad, Russia
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country Canada
WeaponÉpée
HandRight-handed
Former coachMichel Dessureault,
Andrew Hu,
Peter Hiu-Man Ho,
Marian Zakrzewski,
Igor Tikhomirov
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
Men's Fencing
Youth Olympic Games
Representing  Canada
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Singapore Individual
Representing a mixed-NOCs team
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Singapore Mixed team

Alexandre Lyssov (born March 10, 1994) is a Canadian épée fencer. At the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore he became the 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]

Fencing Career Highlights

Year Competition Event Location Placing
2022 Canadian National Championship Men's Epée Toronto, Canada 7
2017 Russian National Championship Men's Épée Smolensk, Russia 9
2014 Kupittaa tournament (SA) Men's Épée Turku, Finland 32
2013 Jeux du Canada Men's Épée Individual Sherbrook, QC 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2013 Jeux du Canada Men's Épée (Ontario Team) Sherbrook, QC 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
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 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2012 Junior World Cup Junior Men's Épée Espoo, Finland 13
2012 Canadian National Championships Senior Men's Épée Team Saskatoon, SK 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2012 Canadian National Championships Junior Men's Épée Saskatoon, SK 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2012 Canadian Eastern Championships Junior Men's Épée Toronto, ON 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2012 Junior World Championships Junior Men's Épée Moscow, Russia 64
2011 Championnats de l'Est du Canada Épée Masculine Cadet Montréal, QC 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2011 Championnats de l'Est du Canada Épée Masculine Junior Montréal, QC 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2010 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games Cadet Male Épée Singapore 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2010 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games Mixed NOC's Team Singapore 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2010 Cadet World Championships Cadet Men's Épée Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine Baku, Azerbaijan 16
2010 Canadian National Championships Cadet Men's Épée Repentigny, QC 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2010 Ontario Provincial Championships Cadet Men's Épée Newmarket, ON 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2010 Ontario Provincial Championships Junior Men's Épée Newmarket, ON 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2010 Championnat Provincial du Quebec Épée Masculine Cadet Montréal, QC 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2010 Championnat Provincial du Quebec Épée Masculine Junior Montréal, QC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2010 Championnats de l'Est du Canada Épée Masculine Cadet Montréal, QC 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2009 Canadian National Championships Cadet Men's Épée Saskatoon, SK 1st place, gold medalist(s)

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 Newmarket Fencing Club Michael MacDonald introduction to fencing

References

  1. ^ Singapore, Day Three: Canada Wins Five Medals in 45 Minutes, COC Press Release
  2. ^ Canada Sees First Two Multi-Medallist Youth Olympians, COC Press Release