Igor Trofymov (until 1992 Karpak; born 4 August 1960) is an Estonian sailor and coach.[1]
He was born in Pavlograd, Ukraine. In 1982 he graduated from Metallurgy Academy in Ukraine.[1]
He started his sailing competitions in 1972. In 1981 he won bronze medal at Soviet Union Championships. In 1981 he placed 5th at Kiel Regatta.[1]
Since 1998 he has been working as a sailing coach. Students: Deniss Karpak.[1]
In 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012 he was named Best Sailing Coach of Estonia.[1]
Personal
editHis wife is former swimmer Marina Trofimova and son is sailor Deniss Karpak.[1]
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