Anton Sikharulidze

Russian pair skater and Olympic champion

Anton Sikharulidze - Russian pair skater and Olympic champion
Born

October 25th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Competed in pair skating, achieving significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Partnered with Elena Berezhnaya, the duo won the gold medal in pairs at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The partnership garnered numerous titles, including multiple World Championships and European Championships.

Won gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics

Championship titles in World and European competitions

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