Alexandr Kirsanov


Alexandr "Sasha" 'Kirsanov' 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.

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.

Competitive highlights

Event2003–04
U.S. Championships5th
Skate America6th
Nebelhorn Trophy3rd

Event1999–20002000–2001
Azerbaijan Championships1st
Winter Universiade5th
Golden Spin of Zagreb8th

Event1996–971997–98
World Junior Championships11th
Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia2nd
Blue Swords5th