Genrikh Sretenski

Genrikh Genrikhovich Sretenski (Russian: Генрих Генрихович Сретенский, born July 23, 1962) is convicted sex felon and a former Russian ice dancer who competed for the Soviet Union. With partner Natalia Annenko, Sretenski is the 1988 European silver medalist and three-time (1986, 1987, 1989) European bronze medalist. They placed fourth at the 1988 Winter Olympics and three times at the World Championships.

Genrikh Sretenski
Personal information
Full nameGenrikh Genrikhovich Sretenski
Country representedSoviet Union
Born (1962-07-23) July 23, 1962
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Former partnerNatalia Annenko
Olga Makarova
Former coachTatiana Tarasova
Ludmila Pakhomova
Skating clubVS Moskva
Retired1989

Early in his career, he competed with Olga Makarova (future wife of Stanislav Leonovich). They finished fifth at the 1981 NHK Trophy. He teamed up with Natalia Annenko in 1982. They were coached by Ludmila Pakhomova and Tatiana Tarasova.[1]

After turning pro in 1989, Annenko and Sretenski skated with Stars on Ice for four seasons.

Sretenski coaches at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Maryland.[2] In September 2012, Sretenski was arrested in Maryland on sexual offense charges filed in New York.[2] According to his attorney, he denied the allegations.[3] In January 2013, he pleaded guilty to a charge of endangering the welfare of a child and was given a one-year prison sentence that was conditionally discharged.[4]

Competitive highlights

(with Natalia Annenko)

International
Event 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89
Olympics4th
Worlds7th4th4th4th
Europeans5th3rd3rd2nd3rd
Skate Canada3rd3rd1st1st
Moscow News5th4th3rd2nd3rd
St. Ivel2nd1st
Golden Spin1st
Karl Schäfer1st
Universiade1st
National
Soviet Champ.3rd3rd2nd2nd2nd2nd

References
  1. Фигурному катанию нельзя учить без прикосновений (in Russian). RadioVesti.ru. September 6, 2012.
  2. "Maryland Figure Skating Coach Facing Sexual Offense Charges". NBC Washington. September 5, 2012.
  3. "Attorney: Md. skating coach denies sealed charges". Associated Press. ESPN. September 5, 2012.
  4. Morris, Chris (January 15, 2013). "Figure skating coach pleads guilty to reduced charge". Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
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