Dmitry Zherebchenko (born 22 August 1994) is a Russian sabre fencer who has represented Russia in international competition. He is a member of the Russian national fencing team and competes for the Central Sports Club of the Army (CSKA Moscow) in domestic events.
Early life and education
Zherebchenko was born in Krasnodar, Russian Federation. Details of his early training and education are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
Fencing career
- International debut – Zherebchenko began competing for Russia in senior‑level international tournaments in the mid‑2010s.
- World Championships – He was part of the Russian men’s sabre team that secured the gold medal at the 2019 World Fencing Championships in Budapest.
- Olympic Games – At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (held in 2021), Zherebchenko competed in the men’s team sabre event, where the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) team earned the bronze medal.
- European Championships and World Cup – Zherebchenko has earned multiple individual and team medals at European Championships and FIE World Cup events, contributing to Russia’s standing in the sabre discipline.
Style and technique
He is noted for an aggressive attacking style characteristic of modern sabre fencing, with emphasis on speed and tactical precision.
Personal life
Public information about Zherebchenko’s personal life, including family and interests outside of fencing, is limited.
Recognition
Zherebchenko’s achievements have contributed to the continued prominence of Russian sabre fencing on the world stage. He has been honored with national sports titles awarded by the Russian Ministry of Sports.