Olga Kharlan poses for a portrait at VDNG in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 04, 2024.
Olga Kharlan poses for a portrait in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 28, 2024

Olga
Kharlan

Ukraine

Ukraine

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Fencing

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is one of the biggest stars in the sport, as highlighted by burgeoning collection of gold medals from all the major international tournaments.

Date of birth

4 September 1990

Place of birth

Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Age

35

Nationality

Ukraine

Ukraine

Career start

2004

Disciplines

Fencing

Fencing under the guidance of her godfather from the age of 10, Olga quickly swapped her childhood dream of becoming a world-class dancer – she was a natural at the Cha-Cha and Samba – opting for something a touch more aggressive.

Quick and nimble on her feet, she soon found her forte in fencing and quickly began to dominate in competition. The stage was set for great success.