Russian pair skater (born 1989)
Alexandr Zaboev |
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![]() Zabijako and Zaboev in 2013. |
Born | (1989-09-01) 1 September 1989 (age 34) Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
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Country | Japan |
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Skating club | FSC Medal Tallinn |
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Began skating | 1994 |
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Alexandr Zaboev (Russian: Александр Забоев, born 1 September 1989) is a Russian pair skater. From 2012 to 2014, he skated with Natalja Zabijako for Estonia, placing tenth at the 2014 European Championships. Although they qualified a spot for Estonia in the pairs' event at the 2014 Winter Olympics, they did not compete in Sochi because Zaboev's fast-track citizenship application was declined.
Personal life
Zaboev was born in Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. In addition to skating, he competed in ballroom dancing until 2004.[1]
Skating career
Zaboev began skating in 1994 and competed in singles until the end of 2008, before joining an ice ballet for two years.[1][2]
In 2010, Zaboev began competing in pair skating with Alexandra Herbríková for the Czech Republic. They were coached by Stanislav Žídek and Otto Dlabola in Ostrava.[3]
Zaboev teamed up with Natalja Zabijako to compete for Estonia. They began training together on 19 September 2012.[4] By finishing ninth at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy, they earned a spot for Estonia in pair skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Zaboev applied for Estonian citizenship, required to represent the country at the Olympics,[5] but in November 2013, Estonia denied his fast-track application.[6]
Zabijako/Zaboev placed tenth at the 2014 European Championships and 19th at the 2014 World Championships. On April 6, 2014, Sport Express reported that their partnership had ended.[7]
On July 6, 2015, it was announced that Zaboev had teamed up with Japanese pair skater Narumi Takahashi to compete for Japan.[8] Their partnership was short-lived.
Programs
With Zabijako
With Herbríková
Competitive highlights
JGP: Junior Grand Prix
With Zabijako for Estonia
With Herbríková for the Czech Republic
References
External links
Media related to Alexandr Zaboev at Wikimedia Commons