Legendary fencer Hryhoriy Kriss turns 85 years old
Journalist
Anna Tkach
24.12.2025 - 11:07
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According to НОК: Today, December 24, marks the 85th anniversary of the legend of world sport - Hryhoriy Yakovych Kriss! Olympic champion and multiple medalist of the Games, world champion in fencing, honored worker of physical culture and sports of Ukraine and member of the FIE Hall of Fame - Hryhoriy Yakovych has long been a recognized master in his field, and his contribution to the development of Ukrainian fencing will remain in history for a long time.
President Vadym Hutsay together with the entire sports world congratulates Hryhoriy Kriss on his birthday, wishing him good health, joy, family warmth, and inexhaustible energy. May his days be filled with pride for his students and the development of the Olympic movement!
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