Olena Kryvytska

Olena Kryvytska has consistently demonstrated elite performance in international épée fencing, highlighted by her participation in four Summer Olympic Games, most recently in 2024. Kryvytska’s distinguished career began to flourish with a gold medal at the 2009 Belgrade Universiade in team épée, followed by an individual épée silver medal at the 2011 Shenzhen Universiade. She continued this success with a team épée bronze medal at the 2013 Kazan Universiade. In recognition of her achievements, Ukraine awarded her the Order of Princess Olga, Third Class, in 2013, solidifying her status as a national sporting figure.

Her consistent presence on the World Cup circuit yielded a gold medal in Madrid in 2021 and a silver medal in Genève in 2023, demonstrating her ability to perform under pressure on the global stage. Throughout these years, she has maintained a formidable top 40 ranking among the world’s épée competitors, underscoring her sustained excellence. Her long-standing collaboration with personal coach Dmytro Reizlin since 2007 has been instrumental in her enduring success and development as an athlete. Looking ahead, Kryvytska recently made her fourth consecutive appearance at the 2024 Summer Olympics, reaffirming her status as one of the most consistent and resilient athletes in her sport.

Her future endeavors include securing a gold medal at the 2025 European Fencing Championships in Genova with the team épée, an anticipated achievement reflecting her current trajectory and ongoing competitive prowess. Acknowledged with the prestigious title of Honoured Master of Sport in Ukraine, Kryvytska embodies her personal philosophy: ‘I see a goal, I overcome obstacles.’