Pavel Sukhov


Pavel Vladislavovich Sukhov is a Russian right-handed épée fencer.
Sukhov is a two-time team European champion and 2012 individual European champion. A three-time Olympian, he is a 2021 team Olympic silver medalist. Sukhov competed in the 2012 London Olympic Games, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Career

Sukhov began fencing at the age of 9. He originally played tennis but switched to fencing when his coach moved abroad. He made his international debut for Russia at the 2008 Doha World Cup, and is a Russian Armed Forces Athlete. His clubs are the Russian Central Sports Army Club, and the Samara Regional Sports School of Olympic Reserve No. 5.