Alexander Jeltkov

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Alexander Jeltkov
Nickname(s)Sasha
Country representedFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Former countries representedGeorgia
Born (1978-02-25) February 25, 1978 (age 46)
Tbilisi, Georgia
HometownMontreal
ResidenceKingston
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(Canada national team)
Years on national teamCanada
ClubCentre Sablon, Quebec
GymLoyalist Gymnastics (head coach)
RetiredYES

Alexander "Sasha" Jeltkov (born 25 February 1978 in Tbilisi) is a Canadian male artistic gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions, most notably the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. [1] He also competed at world championships, including the 2003 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sasha Jeltkov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
  2. "2003 World Gymnastics Championships athletes - Alexander Jeltkov". longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.