Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov (; August 17, 1978 – January 29, 2025) 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
Ice dance with Christie Moxley (for the United States) Event 2003–04 U.S. Championships 5th Skate America 6th Nebelhorn Trophy 3rd
Ice dance with Barbara Hanley (for Azerbaijan) Event 1999–2000 2000–2001 Azerbaijani Championships 1st Winter Universiade 5th Golden Spin of Zagreb 8th
Ice dance with Barbara Hanley (for Latvia) Event 1999–2000 Latvian Championships 1st
Ice dance with Olga Pogosian (for Russia) Event 1996–97 1997–98 World Junior Championships 11th Junior Grand Prix, Slovakia 2nd Blue Swords 5th
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