Kristina Kuusk (born 16 November 1985) is an Estonian épée fencer.

Kristina Kuusk
Kuusk in 2013
Personal information
Born (1985-11-16) 16 November 1985 (age 38)
Haapsalu, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
Weaponépée
Handright-handed
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Leipzig Team épée
Silver medal – second place 2014 Kazan Team épée
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Zagreb Team épée
Gold medal – first place 2016 Toruń Team épée
Silver medal – second place 2018 Novi Sad Individual
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Legnano Team épée
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Novi Sad Team épée

Career

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Kuusk began fencing in 1992, coached by Helen Nelis-Naukas, Boris Joffe and Kaido Kaaberma. From 2017, Kuusk began training under Peeter Nelis. She has won team épée gold medals at the 2013 and the 2016 European Fencing Championships and a team épée silver at the 2014 World Fencing Championships. In 2013, 2014 and 2017, Kuusk was named to the Estonian Sports Team of the Year.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Kuusk, Kristina" (in Estonian). ESBL. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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