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| SEDOV Artem |
| NOC |
Russia
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| Gender | Men |
| Born |
26 Mar 1984
in Leningrad, URS
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| Height | 1.82 m |
| Weight | 76 kg |
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Further Personal Information |
| Marital status |
* unknown * |
| Residence |
St. Petersburg, RUS |
| Occupation |
Athlete |
| Languages |
English, Russian |
| Higher education |
Coaching, Sport Studies - Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health: St. Petersburg, RUS |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began fencing at age six in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. |
| Why this sport? |
His parents wanted him to have a hobby so they took him to the fencing school close to their home. |
| Club / Team |
Army Sports Club [SKA] [RUS] / Kometa [RUS]: |
| Name of coach |
Stefano Cerioni [national], ITA; Alexander Press, RUS, from 1991 |
| Handedness |
Left |
International Debut |
| Year |
2002 |
| Competing for |
Russia |
| Tournament |
European Championships |
| Location |
Moscow, RUS |
General Interest |
| Hobbies |
Watching movies. (Athlete, 20 Mar 2016) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning two bronze medals at the 2009 World Championships in Antalya, Turkey. (Athlete, 20 Mar 2016) |
| Most influential person in career |
Coach Alexander Press. (kometaspb.ru, 22 Oct 2012) |
| Hero / Idol |
US tennis player Andre Agassi. (Athlete, 16 Jun 2014) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Without work you won't pull a fish from a pond." (kometaspb.ru, 22 Oct 2012) |
| Awards and honours |
He holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in the Russian Federation. (Athlete, 20 Mar 2016) |
| Other information |
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
He recalls his first important victory as a junior fencer at the Stockholm Cup, where he did not have a proper rapier or uniform. After winning the duel, he was given a proper competition attire. (kometaspb.ru, 22 Oct 2012)
COACH AND MENTOR
His coach Alexander Press is also a mentor. "Press plays a big role in my destiny. He is very close to me not only in sport, but in life." (kometaspb.ru, 22 Oct 2012) |
| World Championships |
| 2011 |
6 |
Team Foil |
Catania, Italy |
| 2010 |
4 |
Team Foil |
Paris, France |
| 2009 |
3 |
Team Foil |
Antalya, Turkey |
| 2009 |
3 |
Individual Foil |
Antalya, Turkey |
| European Championships |
| 2013 |
4 |
Team Foil |
Zagreb, Croatia |
| 2010 |
2 |
Team Foil |
Leipzig, Germany |
| 2010 |
8 |
Individual Foil |
Leipzig, Germany |
| 2008 |
3 |
Team Foil |
Kiev, Ukraine |
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