Alexander Marakhovsky
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Russian whitewater kayaker.
| Occupation: kayaker | |
| Date of birth: 03/24/78 | |
| Birthplace: St.Petersburg, Russia | |
| Residence: St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| 2nd dan Aikido black belt | |
| Home page: http://kayakussr.com/index.php?page=alex-marakhovsky |
- Date of birth: 03/24/78
- Nationality: Russian
- Home town: St.Petersburg, Russia
- Occupation: kayaker
Alex is a very special person. He combines deepest knowledge of everything (such as computers) with high achievements in sports. His skills are numerous. For instance he is a professional water jumper, master of 2nd dan in Aikido, and also a very good kayaker. Started back in 2001. Mostly does expedition river running and freestyle.
He was a participant of Europe rodeo cup in 2005. Was in finals at the Russian championship 2007.
But way more he loves to run hard rivers. He took part in trips to: Corsica, Uganda, Altai, Kyrgyzstan, Caucasus, Norway, Germany, Kazakhstan, Tyan-Shan, Djungaria, Austria and Portugal. He was a participant of Baon Extreme race in Caucasus 2005.
Holds first descents:
* Koksu waterfalls. Kazakhstan 2008 * Kaljir first kayak descent. Kazakhstan 2008 * Left Gromotuha river first descent. Kazakhstan 2008
[homepage: http://kayakussr.com/index.php?page=alex-marakhovsky]
See also: kayakUSSR.com
