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Anastasiia Ivanova
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Personal information
Born (1990-03-21) 21 March 1990 (age 35)
Sport
Country Russia
Sport Fencing
Weapon Foil
Hand right-handed
Club
  • CSKA Moscow (Central Sports Army Club) [RUS]
  • Ufa Fencing Sports School of Olympic Reserve [RUS]
FIE ranking current ranking
Medal record
World Championships
Gold 2019 Budapest Team
Bronze 2017 Leipzig Team
European Championships
Gold 2019 Düsseldorf Team
Silver 2018 Novi Sad Team
European Games
Gold 2015 Baku Team

Anastasiia Ivanova (born on March 21, 1990) is a talented Russian fencer. She is known for her skill with the foil, which is one of the three types of swords used in fencing. Anastasiia has won many important medals for her country.

What is Fencing?

Fencing is a sport where two people fight using special swords. They try to touch each other to score points. It's like a physical game of chess, needing quick thinking and fast movements.

There are three main types of swords in fencing:

  • Foil: This is the lightest sword. You can only score points by touching your opponent's torso (body).
  • Épée: This sword is heavier. You can score by touching any part of your opponent's body.
  • Sabre: This sword is used for cutting and thrusting. You can score by touching your opponent's waist, head, and arms.

Fencers wear special protective gear. This includes a mask, a jacket, and gloves to keep them safe.

Anastasiia's Amazing Achievements

Anastasiia Ivanova has had a very successful career in fencing. She has competed in many big international events.

World Championships Success

In 2019, Anastasiia was part of the Russian team at the 2019 World Fencing Championships held in Budapest. Her team won a gold medal in the women's team foil event. This was a huge achievement for her and her country.

She also won a bronze medal with the Russian team at the 2017 World Fencing Championships in Leipzig. These championships bring together the best fencers from all over the world.

European Championships and Games

Anastasiia has also done very well at the European Fencing Championships. In 2019, her team won a gold medal in Düsseldorf. The year before, in 2018, they earned a silver medal in Novi Sad.

She also competed in the European Games. In 2015, at the games in Baku, her team won another gold medal in the women's team foil event.

Her Clubs and Training

Anastasiia trains with some top sports clubs in Russia. She is an athlete for the Russian Armed Forces. Her main clubs are the Central Sports Army Club (CSKA Moscow) and the Ufa Fencing Sports School of Olympic Reserve. These clubs help fencers like Anastasiia train hard and become champions.

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