Vladimir Nazlymov
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Vladimir Nazlymov (Daghestan, USSR) - Sabre
fencer and coach for USSR and later United States
. Born in Makhachkala
, Daghestan. A 1970 graduate of The Daghestan State Pedagogical Institute, Nazlymov earned a bachelor's and master's degree in physical education. He earned the title of Master of the Sport
(Fencing) in 1968.
, Daghestan. His first coach was Gaik Kazaryan . While fulfilling a two-year army obligation, which was mandatory for all 18-year-olds in the Soviet Union
, Nazlymov was put in a special regimen where he was able to fence with the Central Sports Army Club
team in Moscow
. He achieved a rank of Colonel
with the Red Army
.
Competing for the Soviet Union, Nazlymov was a three-time Olympic
Team Gold medallist (1968, 1976, 1980), Team Silver medallist (1972) and individual silver and bronze medallist (1976, 1972). In addition to his six Olympic medals, Nazlymov also is a 10-time World Champion. Eight of the championships were team titles, while two were individual crowns (1975, 1979). Additionally, he was a world championship silver medallist (1977) and bronze medallist (1970, 1973). From 1971-1977, Nazlymov reigned as the USSR national champion (team and individual). In recognition of his tremendous success, Nazlymov twice was named the world's best sabre fencer by the (F.I.E.) International Fencing Federation (1975, 1977).
For his achievements and dedication to the sport of fencing, Nazlimov also was awarded two civilian medals of the Soviet Union (Medal For Labour Valour, Medal For Distinguished Labour)
as the head coach of the Soviet Union Military Fencing Team from 1976-1990. The Central Sports Army Club (ЦСКА) in Moscow
was a state of the art training facility for the Soviet Olympic Machine. The club churned out teams that dominated Olympic hockey
, gymnastics
, fencing, Greco-Roman wrestling
, and many more. From 1970-80, Nazlymov served as the captain of the USSR Olympic Team. His students won two Olympic gold medals and 12 world championships, as well as eight European Championship crowns. From 1986-88, Nazlymov served as the USSR National Team's head coach. The USSR went on to win a gold medal at the 1986 World Championships and silver medals at the 1987 Worlds and 1988 Olympics.
and 1999 Senior World Championships teams. His U.S. Junior Team finished in second place in the overall medal count at the Junior Worlds in 2001. In 1999, he was named Coach of the Year by the United States Fencing Association.
after spending eight years as the head coach for the Kansas City
, Mo., School District, where he designed and developed an Olympic-caliber fencing program, as well as establishing a private club in the Kansas City area (KCFC). Nazlymov's new goal was to guide his new team to win an NCAA crown and produce new generation of US Olympic Fencers. In the 2003-04 and 2007-08 seasons, Nazlymov guided Ohio State Buckeyes to the NCAA Collegiate Fencing National Championship, as well as produced several individual NCAA champions (Adam Crompton, Boaz Ellis
, Andras Horanyi) and numerous All-Americans. In 2004, two of Nazlymov's students, Jason Rogers and Louise Bond-Williams qualified for the Olympic Games in Athens
, Greece
. Most resent OSU Fencing team member and Nazlymov's student Siobhan Byrne will participate in 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. In his eight years at Ohio State, Nazlymov holds a men's and women's combined record of 270-73 (.787).
as well as several World Championships from 1981 to 1990.
Team. After moving to United States, Vitali was offered a full scholarship to Penn State University. At Penn State, he won 1991 Individual NCAA championship and led the team to two national championship titles. Vitali pursued a career in banking, currently in a role of VP with Morgan Stanley
.
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Sabre (fencing)
The sabre is one of the three weapons of modern sport fencing, and is alternatively spelled saber in American English. The sabre differs from the other modern fencing weapons, the épée and foil, in that it is possible to score with the edge of the blade; for this reason, sabreur movements and...
fencer and coach for USSR and later United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Born in Makhachkala
Makhachkala
-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...
, Daghestan. A 1970 graduate of The Daghestan State Pedagogical Institute, Nazlymov earned a bachelor's and master's degree in physical education. He earned the title of Master of the Sport
Unified Sports Classification System of the USSR
Unified Sports Classification System of the USSR is a document which provided general Soviet physical education system requirements for athletes. The classification was established in 1935 and was based on separate classifications, which existed for several sports disciplines before...
(Fencing) in 1968.
Early years
Nazlymov began fencing at a young age in MakhachkalaMakhachkala
-Twin towns/sister cities:Makhachkala is twinned with: Sfax, Tunisia Siping, China Spokane, United States Vladikavkaz, Russia Yalova, Turkey Ndola, Zambia-See also:*...
, Daghestan. His first coach was Gaik Kazaryan . While fulfilling a two-year army obligation, which was mandatory for all 18-year-olds in the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
, Nazlymov was put in a special regimen where he was able to fence with the Central Sports Army Club
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow is a major Russian sports club based in Moscow. It is popularly referred to in the West as "Red Army" or "the Red Army team" because during the Soviet era, it was a part of the Armed Forces sports society, which in turn was associated with the Soviet Army...
team in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. He achieved a rank of Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
with the Red Army
Red Army
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army started out as the Soviet Union's revolutionary communist combat groups during the Russian Civil War of 1918-1922. It grew into the national army of the Soviet Union. By the 1930s the Red Army was among the largest armies in history.The "Red Army" name refers to...
.
Competitive years / Olympic fame / Civilian Awards
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
Team Gold medallist (1968, 1976, 1980), Team Silver medallist (1972) and individual silver and bronze medallist (1976, 1972). In addition to his six Olympic medals, Nazlymov also is a 10-time World Champion. Eight of the championships were team titles, while two were individual crowns (1975, 1979). Additionally, he was a world championship silver medallist (1977) and bronze medallist (1970, 1973). From 1971-1977, Nazlymov reigned as the USSR national champion (team and individual). In recognition of his tremendous success, Nazlymov twice was named the world's best sabre fencer by the (F.I.E.) International Fencing Federation (1975, 1977).
For his achievements and dedication to the sport of fencing, Nazlimov also was awarded two civilian medals of the Soviet Union (Medal For Labour Valour, Medal For Distinguished Labour)
Coaching career
Nazlymov's coaching career began in MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
as the head coach of the Soviet Union Military Fencing Team from 1976-1990. The Central Sports Army Club (ЦСКА) in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
was a state of the art training facility for the Soviet Olympic Machine. The club churned out teams that dominated Olympic hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
, gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
, fencing, Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
, and many more. From 1970-80, Nazlymov served as the captain of the USSR Olympic Team. His students won two Olympic gold medals and 12 world championships, as well as eight European Championship crowns. From 1986-88, Nazlymov served as the USSR National Team's head coach. The USSR went on to win a gold medal at the 1986 World Championships and silver medals at the 1987 Worlds and 1988 Olympics.
Move to USA
After moving to the United States with his family in 1991, Nazlymov captained the USA team at the World Championships from 1995–97 and at the 1995 and 1997 World University Games. Nazlymov also served as the sabre coach for the U.S. National Team from 1994-1999. Nazlymov guided US teams to ninth place finish at the 1996 Olympics, third place at the 1997 Junior World Championships, and 12th place at the Senior World Championships. He was named a coach for the 1999 U.S. Pan American GamesPan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
and 1999 Senior World Championships teams. His U.S. Junior Team finished in second place in the overall medal count at the Junior Worlds in 2001. In 1999, he was named Coach of the Year by the United States Fencing Association.
NCAA
In the end of 1999, Nazlymov came to The Ohio State UniversityOhio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
after spending eight years as the head coach for the Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, Mo., School District, where he designed and developed an Olympic-caliber fencing program, as well as establishing a private club in the Kansas City area (KCFC). Nazlymov's new goal was to guide his new team to win an NCAA crown and produce new generation of US Olympic Fencers. In the 2003-04 and 2007-08 seasons, Nazlymov guided Ohio State Buckeyes to the NCAA Collegiate Fencing National Championship, as well as produced several individual NCAA champions (Adam Crompton, Boaz Ellis
Boaz Ellis
Boaz Ellis is an Israeli foil fencer. He is a 5-time Israeli national champion and a 3-time NCAA champion.-Biography:Boaz Ellis was born on October 15, 1981 in Tzippori, a moshav in Israel. He attended Chaklai Nahalal High School, where he competed in association football , and in track as a...
, Andras Horanyi) and numerous All-Americans. In 2004, two of Nazlymov's students, Jason Rogers and Louise Bond-Williams qualified for the Olympic Games in Athens
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Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Most resent OSU Fencing team member and Nazlymov's student Siobhan Byrne will participate in 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. In his eight years at Ohio State, Nazlymov holds a men's and women's combined record of 270-73 (.787).
Officiating credentials
Nazlymov is an internationally-ranked referee (Category A) and officiated at the 1988 Olympic games1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
as well as several World Championships from 1981 to 1990.
Prodigy
Vitali Nazlymov (son): Vitali began fencing the age of 9 under the instruction of Anzor Gagulashvili in Central Sports Army Club. Vitali was bronze medallist in the USSR youth and junior nationals as well as a champion of the Military Games. He was also a candidate for the 1992 USSR OlympicOlympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
Team. After moving to United States, Vitali was offered a full scholarship to Penn State University. At Penn State, he won 1991 Individual NCAA championship and led the team to two national championship titles. Vitali pursued a career in banking, currently in a role of VP with Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm headquartered in New York City serving a diversified group of corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals. Morgan Stanley also operates in 36 countries around the world, with over 600 offices and a workforce of over 60,000....
.
Clubs
In his quest to raise the bar on the level of fencing in United States and to develop and Olympic Caliber Nationwide Training program, Nazlymov started a new club in Columbus, OH, called the Fencing Alliance of Ohio.Books
Foil, Saber, and Épée Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities by Maxwell R. Garret (Author), Guglielmo Pezza (Author), Emmanuil G. Kaidanov (Author) forward by Vladimir Nazlymov.Book Link from Amazon
See also
- FencingFencingFencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
- List of notable fencers
- List of Olympic medalists in fencing (men)
- Fencing terminologyFencing terminologyGlossary of terms used in fencing.-Footwork:Advance : The ‘advance’ is the basic forward movement. The front foot moves first, beginning by lifting the toes. Straighten the leg at the knee, pushing the heel out in front. Land on the heel, and then bring the back foot up to en garde stance...