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Heorhiy Pohosov
Personal information
Born (1960-07-14) 14 July 1960 (age 64)
Kiev, Ukraine
Sport
SportFencing
Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  Soviet Union
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Sabre team
Representing the  Unified Team
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona Sabre team

Heorhiy Vadimovich Pohosov (Template:Lang-uk; born July 14, 1960), also known as George Pogosov, is a retired Soviet/Ukrainian sabre fencer. He won two Olympic medals.[1][2]

Biography

Pohosov has a master's degree in Physical Education with a focus in Fencing. He graduated from the National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine.

Pohosov was the Coach of the Ukrainian National Team before coming to USA. In 1999, Pohosov came to Stanford University's fencing program. He is the Co-Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s fencing teams as well as the Head Coach for the Cardinal Fencing Club, Stanford's recreational fencing outlet. In addition to his Olympic medals, his honors include Junior World Champion and six-time World Champion. In the United States, he teaches all fencing weapons and works with fencers of all levels, instructing classes for children, teenagers, and adults.

A number of Pohosov's students have become finalists and champions of various National tournaments, including Samuel Kwong.

He was born in Kiev.

References

  1. ^ "Olympics Statistics: Heorhiy Pohosov". databaseolympics.com. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
  2. ^ "Heorhiy Pohosov Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-07-28.