Alexandr Kirsanov

Alexandr Kirsanov
Personal information
Other namesSasha Kirsanov
Alexander Kirsanov
Born(1978-08-17)August 17, 1978
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
DiedJanuary 29, 2025(2025-01-29) (aged 46)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Figure skating career
Country United States
 Azerbaijan
 Latvia
 Russia
Skating clubUniversity of Delaware
Began skating1981
Retired2004

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]

Personal life and death

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

Ice dance with Christie Moxley (for the United States)

Event 2003–04
U.S. Championships5th
Skate America6th
Nebelhorn Trophy3rd

Ice dance with Barbara Hanley (for Azerbaijan)

Event 1999–2000 2000–2001
Azerbaijani Championships1st
Winter Universiade5th
Golden Spin of Zagreb8th

Ice dance with Barbara Hanley (for Latvia)

Event[7] 1999–2000
Latvian Championships1st

Ice dance with Olga Pogosian (for Russia)

Event 1996–97 1997–98
World Junior Championships11th
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia2nd
Blue Swords5th

References

  1. ↑ "Moxley and Kirsanov announce end of partnership". U.S. Figure Skating. August 17, 2004. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  2. ↑ Anastasia Cannuscio & Colin McManus at the International Skating Union
  3. ↑ Isabella Cannuscio & Ian Lorello at the International Skating Union
  4. ↑ Cohen, Miles (January 30, 2025). "'I lost everything': Wife of skating coach killed in DC plane crash speaks out". ABC News.
  5. ↑ "Skating Coach Whose Husband and Students Died in D.C. Plane Crash Says She's 'Lost Everything'". People.com.
  6. ↑ Nocera, Jess. "Alexandr 'Sasha' Kirsanov, decorated local skating coach, killed in Wednesday night plane crash". The Baltimore Banner. The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Vīnē gaida Eiropas Čempionāta dalībniekus" [Vienna awaits participants of the European Championships]. Sports (in Latvian). No. 25. January 31, 2000. Retrieved April 4, 2026 – via National Library of Latvia.
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