Ukrainian Soviet fencer

Heorhiy Vadimovich Pohosov (Ukrainian: Георгій Вадимович Погосов; born July 14, 1960), also known as George Pogosov, is a retired Soviet/Ukrainian sabre fencer. He won two Olympic medals.

Biography

Pohosov has a master's degree in physical education with a focus in fencing. He graduated from the National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine.

His first coach was Mikhail Shimshovich.

Pohosov was the coach of the Ukrainian National Team before coming to the US. In 1999, Pohosov came to Stanford University's fencing program. He is the co-head coach for the Stanford men’s and women’s varsity fencing teams as well as the head coach for the Cardinal Fencing Club, Stanford's recreational fencing outlet. In addition to his Olympic medals, his honors include Junior World Champion and six-time World Champion (1983.1985.1986.1987,1989.1990). In the United States, he teaches all fencing weapons and works with fencers of all levels, instructing cl*es for children, teenagers, and adults.

A number of Pohosov's students have become finalists and champions of various National tournaments, including Samuel Kwong.

He was born and lived in Kyiv.

References

External links

• Cardinal Fencing Club