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Oleg Makarov

b. 1962

Russian pair skater

Figure skater Figure skating coach
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About Oleg Makarov

Born 1962. Oleg Makarov is a Russian and American figure skater and figure skating coach.

Oleg Vitalyevich Makarov (; born October 22, 1962, in Leningrad) is a Russian former pair skater who represented the Soviet Union. With his wife Larisa Selezneva, he is the 1984 Olympic bronze medalist, 1985 World silver medalist, 1988 World bronze medalist, and two-time European Champion (1987, 1989). They were coached by Igor Moskvin.

Personal life Selezneva and Makarov married in 1987. In addition to their daughter, Ksenia, their students have also included Jacob Sanchez and Ava Marie Ziegler.

Competitive highlights Pair skating with Larisa Selezneva

International Event 79–80 80–81 81–82 82–83 83–84 84–85 85–86 86–87 87–88 88–89 89–90 Olympics 3rd 4th Worlds 4th 2nd 4th 4th 3rd 4th Europeans 4th 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd NHK Trophy 1st 2nd Moscow News 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd Ennia Challenge 2nd 1st 1st International: Junior Junior Worlds 2nd 1st 1st National Soviet 5th 4th 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st Soviet Junior 1st 1st 1st

Other results 1990–1991 World Professional Championships – 3rd World Challenge of Champions – 3rd 1991–1992 World Challenge of Champions – 2nd

Pair skating with Marina Petrova

National: Junior Event 1977–78 Spartakiada 11th

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Important facts

Born
22 October 1962, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Figure skater, figure skating coach
Nationality
Russia, United States
Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class; Medal "For Distinguished Labour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Oleg Vitalyevich Makarov

People in Oleg Makarov's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Larisa Selezneva
Larisa Selezneva
b. 1963
Figure skater
 Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Jacob Sanchez
Jacob Sanchez
b. 2007
Figure skater
 Portrait of Igor Moskvin
Igor Moskvin
1929 – 2020
Figure skater
 Portrait of Ava Marie Ziegler
Ava Marie Ziegler
b. 2006
Figure skater

Contemporaries

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Olga Ladyzhenskaya
1922 – 2004
Mathematician
 Portrait of Daniel Gorenstein
Daniel Gorenstein
1923 – 1992
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 Portrait of Elizabeth Hawley
Elizabeth Hawley
1923 – 2018
Journalist

Frequently asked questions

Who is Oleg Makarov?

Russian pair skater

When was Oleg Makarov born?

Oleg Makarov was born on 22 October 1962 in Saint Petersburg.

What is Oleg Makarov's occupation?

Oleg Makarov is a figure skater and figure skating coach.

What nationality is Oleg Makarov?

Oleg Makarov is Russian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oleg Makarov

· Wikidata: Q1375768

· DBpedia: Oleg Makarov (figure skater)

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