Kristina Kuusk

Kristina Kuusk (born 16 November 1985) is an Estonian épée fencer.

Kristina Kuusk
Kuusk in 2013
Personal information
Born (1985-11-16) 16 November 1985
Haapsalu, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
Weaponépée
Handright-handed
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 LeipzigTeam épée
Silver medal – second place2014 KazanTeam épée
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 ZagrebTeam épée
Gold medal – first place2016 ToruńTeam épée
Silver medal – second place2018 Novi SadIndividual
Bronze medal – third place2012 LegnanoTeam épée
Bronze medal – third place2018 Novi SadTeam épée

Career

Kuusk began fencing in 1992, coached by Helen Nelis-Naukas, Boris Joffe and Kaido Kaaberma. From 2017, Kuusk began training under Peeter Nelis. She has won team épée gold medals at the 2013 and the 2016 European Fencing Championships and a team épée silver at the 2014 World Fencing Championships. In 2013, 2014 and 2017, Kuusk was named to the Estonian Sports Team of the Year.[1]

References

  1. "Kuusk, Kristina" (in Estonian). ESBL. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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