David Tyshler
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David Abramovich Tyshler (Russian: Давид Абрамович Тышлер; 13 July 1927 – 7 June 2014) was a Russian sabreur, part of the first generation of internationally successful Soviet fencers (Olympic Bronze medalist in 1956 and five-time World Championship finalist between 1955 and 1959). He is best known as an extremely successful and innovative fencing coach. His many star pupils include Mark Midler, Mark Rakita, Viktor Sidjak, Victor Krovopuskov and Sergey Sharikov. He has also been involved in choreographing stage and screen combat and has made cameo appearances in Russian cinema.
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Early life
Tyshler was Jewish, and was born in Kherson in what is now Ukraine. [1] [2] [3]
Competitive record
Tyshler won a bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in the team sabre competition.[4][5]
Tyshler reached the final round in individual sabre at the 1960 Summer Olympics, finishing in seventh place. He also competed in the team sabre event, which did not receive a medal.[6]
In addition, Tyshler earned silver and bronze medals in the
- 1955 World Championship
- 1956 World Championship
- 1957 World Championship
- 1958 World Championship (silver medals in individual and team)[1]
- 1959 World Championship
Coaching career
Tyshler has coached 5 Olympic champions.[7] Tyshler served as a coach of the USSR National team for 13 years. He became a Merited Master of Sports of the USSR, and Honoured Trainer of the USSR.[6]
Tyshler opened fencing schools in Russia and South Africa.[8]
René Roch, President of the FIE, honoured Tysher with a gold medal of the FIE for his untiring dedication to the sport of fencing.
Academic career
in 1949 David Tyshler graduated from Central State Order of Lenin Isntitute of Physical Culture (CGOLIFK). In 1983 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science in Paedogogical Sciences. Since 1984 Tyshler has held a professorship at what is currently Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism (RGUFKSiT, same place as CGOLIFK but after several name changes). He is currently Head of the Cathedra of Fencing. In 1995 he won the All-Russian "Sports Elite 1995" contest as "Russia's best scholar in the sphere of Olympic training".
David Tyshler is the author of over 170 academic publications, including over 40 books, many of which have been translated into other languages. (He has also written a book on fencing on stage and screen and an autobiography.)[9]
Tyshler was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Charity Fund for Future of Fencing.[10]
Hall of Fame
Tyshler was elected to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's induction class of 2015.[11]
See also
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- ↑ Tyshler Fencing School - homepage
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