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Genrikh Sretenski

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Genrikh Sretenski
Full nameGenrikh Genrikhovich Sretenski
Born (1962-07-23) July 23, 1962 (age 62)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Figure skating career
CountrySoviet Union
Skating clubVS Moskva
Retired1989
Medal record
Figure skating
Ice dancing
Representing  Soviet Union
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1988 Prague Ice dancing
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Copenhagen Ice dancing
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Sarajevo Ice dancing
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Birmimgham Ice dancing

Genrikh Genrikhovich Sretenski (Russian: Генрих Генрихович Сретенский, born July 23, 1962) is convicted sex felon and a former Russian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union. With partner Natalia Annenko, Sretenski is the 1988 European silver medalist and three-time (1986, 1987, 1989) European bronze medalist. They placed fourth at the 1988 Winter Olympics and three times at the World Championships.

Early in his career, he competed with Olga Makarova (future wife of Stanislav Leonovich). They finished fifth at the 1981 NHK Trophy. He teamed up with Natalia Annenko in 1982. They were coached by Ludmila Pakhomova and Tatiana Tarasova.[1]

After turning pro in 1989, Annenko and Sretenski skated with Stars on Ice for four seasons.

Sretenski coaches at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Maryland.[2] In September 2012, Sretenski was arrested in Maryland on sexual offense charges filed in New York.[2] According to his attorney, he denied the allegations.[3] In January 2013, he pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering the welfare of a child and was given a one-year prison sentence that was conditionally discharged.[4]

Competitive highlights

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(with Natalia Annenko)

International
Event 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89
Olympics 4th
Worlds 7th 4th 4th 4th
Europeans 5th 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd
Skate Canada 3rd 3rd 1st 1st
Moscow News 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 3rd
St. Ivel 2nd 1st
Golden Spin 1st
Karl Schäfer 1st
Universiade 1st
National
Soviet Champ. 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

References

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  1. ^ Фигурному катанию нельзя учить без прикосновений (in Russian). RadioVesti.ru. September 6, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  2. ^ a b "Maryland Figure Skating Coach Facing Sexual Offense Charges". NBC Washington. September 5, 2012.
  3. ^ "Attorney: Md. skating coach denies sealed charges". Associated Press. ESPN. September 5, 2012.
  4. ^ Morris, Chris (January 15, 2013). "Figure skating coach pleads guilty to reduced charge". Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
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