14 Facts About Alexander Abt

Alexander "Sasha" Viktorovich Abt is a Russian figure skater and coach.

Alexander Abt is a two-time European medalist and placed fifth at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Sergei Volkov coached him early on but he began suffering from cancer and sent Alexander Abt to be trained by Rafael Arutyunyan before he died.

Alexander Abt underwent surgery for a knee problem early in his career.

Alexander Abt was a late replacement at the 1997 European Championships, where he won the bronze medal.

Alexander Abt placed fourth at the 1998 Russian Championships and was not named to the Olympic team.

Alexander Abt had a sinus infection at the 2001 European Championships and underwent surgery in spring 2001 to remove a cyst from his sinuses.

Alexander Abt won the silver medal at the 2002 European Championships, and came in fifth at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Alexander Abt intended to retire following that season, but instead elected to continue competing.

Alexander Abt was forced to withdraw from the 2003 European Championships after injuring his landing ankle in practice a day before he was supposed to fly out, and took several months to recover.

Alexander Abt withdrew after placing fourth in the short program.

Alexander Abt retired from competition and participated in the Russian TV show Ice Age.

Alexander Abt played one of the main roles in a Russian soap opera about figure skating, My Hot Ice.

Alexander Abt has skated in Japan for Prince Ice World and in Russia on the Ice Symphony tour.