Alexandr Zaboev
Russian pair skater (born 1989)
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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.
Zabijako and Zaboev in 2013. | ||||||
| Personal information | ||||||
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| Born | 1 September 1989 Sverdlovsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | |||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | |||||
| Figure skating career | ||||||
| Country | Japan | |||||
| Skating club | FSC Medal Tallinn | |||||
| Began skating | 1994 | |||||
| Medal record | ||||||
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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 6 April 2014 Sport Express reported that their partnership had ended.[7]
On 6 July 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
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 [1] |
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With Herbríková
| Season | Short program | Free skating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 [3] |
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Competitive highlights
JGP: Junior Grand Prix
With Zabijako for Estonia
| International[9] | |
|---|---|
| Event | 2013–14 |
| World Championships | 19th |
| European Championships | 10th |
| Golden Spin of Zagreb | 2nd |
| Nebelhorn Trophy | 9th |
With Herbríková for the Czech Republic
| International[10] | |
|---|---|
| Event | 2010–11 |
| Warsaw Cup | 3rd |
| International: Junior | |
| JGP Austria | 14th |
| National | |
| Czech Championships | 2nd |
