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'''Alexander Beresch''' (October 12, 1977, [[Pervomaisk, Luhansk Oblast|Pervomaisk]] – February 29, 2004, [[Kiev]]), alternative transliteration '''Oleksandr Beresh''', was a gymnast from [[Ukraine]] and Olympic medallist at the 2000 Sydney Games.
'''Oleksandr Beresch''' ({{lang-uk|Олександр Береш}}; 12 October 1977, [[Pervomaisk, Luhansk Oblast|Pervomaisk]] – 29 February 2004, [[Kyiv]]) was a gymnast from [[Ukraine]] and Olympic medallist at the 2000 Sydney Games.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |title=Oleksandr Beresh |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/oleksandr-beresh-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202223525/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/be/oleksandr-beresh-1.html |archive-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>


Coached by former Soviet World Champion [[Igor Korobchinsky]], Beresch began competing internationally for Ukraine in 1997, winning a bronze medal on the [[high bar]] at his first World Championships. Over the next several years he became the preeminent male gymnast on the Ukrainian team, medalling at the World Cup several times.
Coached by former Soviet World Champion [[Igor Korobchinsky]], Beresch began competing internationally for Ukraine in 1997, winning a bronze medal on the [[high bar]] at his first World Championships. Over the next several years he became the preeminent male gymnast on the Ukrainian team, medalling at the World Cup several times.
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==Accident==
==Accident==


In February 2004, when Beresch was driving through Kiev, his Peugot was struck by a speeding car travelling at over 150 kilometres per hour. He was killed; his passenger, teammate Sergei Vyaltsev, survived with critical injuries.
In February 2004, when Beresch was driving through Kyiv, his Peugeot was struck by a speeding car travelling at over 150 kilometres per hour. He was killed; his passenger, teammate Sergei Vyaltsev, survived with critical injuries.


Beresch's death was met with shock and sorrow by the international gymnastics community. Former Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation president [[Ludmilla Tourischeva]] issued a public statement, saying "there are no words to express our grief." Several memorials to Beresch were held, including an emotional video tribute at the 2004 European Championships.
Beresch's death was met with shock and sorrow by the international gymnastics community. Former Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation president [[Ludmilla Tourischeva]] issued a public statement, saying "there are no words to express our grief." Several memorials to Beresch were held, including an emotional video tribute at the 2004 European Championships.

==References==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
* [http://www.fig-gymnastics.com/events/athletes/bio.jsp?ID=804 Profile at the FIG website]
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051216215412/http://www.fig-gymnastics.com/events/athletes/bio.jsp?ID=804 |title=Profile at the FIG website }}
* [http://www.intlgymnast.com/events/2002/american-cup/beresch.html Profile at ''International Gymnast'']
* [http://www.intlgymnast.com/events/2002/american-cup/beresch.html Profile at ''International Gymnast'']
* [http://213.179.68.150/gymmedia/prioNOlang_en.asp?id=967&sp=1&rt=AG "Alexander Beresch dies"]
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204185812/http://213.179.68.150/gymmedia/prioNOlang_en.asp?id=967&sp=1&rt=AG |title="Oleksandr Beresch dies" }}
* [http://www.insidegymnastics.com/news/article.asp?article=0416404 "Romanian men Europe's best"] ''Inside Gymnastics'' magazine, April 16, 2004
* [http://www.insidegymnastics.com/news/article.asp?article=0416404 "Romanian men Europe's best"] ''Inside Gymnastics'' magazine, 16 April 2004
* [http://www.insidegymnastics.com/news/article.asp?article=00426 "Beresch loses life"] ''Inside Gymnastics'' magazine, March 1, 2004
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060514134517/http://www.insidegymnastics.com/news/article.asp?article=00426 "Beresch loses life"] ''Inside Gymnastics'' magazine, 1 March 2004

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Oleksandr Beresch
Country represented Ukraine
Born(1977-10-12)12 October 1977
Pervomaisk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Died29 February 2004(2004-02-29) (aged 26)
Kyiv, Ukraine
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney All-around
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2001 Ghent Horizontal Bar
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Lausanne Horizontal Bar
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Ghent Pommel Horse
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Ghent Team competition
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2000 Bremen All-around
Gold medal – first place 2000 Bremen Horizontal Bar
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Bremen Pommel Horse
European Team Championships
Silver medal – second place 2001 Riesa Team
Silver medal – second place 2003 Moscow Team
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1999 Mallorca All-Around

Oleksandr Beresch (Ukrainian: Олександр Береш; 12 October 1977, Pervomaisk – 29 February 2004, Kyiv) was a gymnast from Ukraine and Olympic medallist at the 2000 Sydney Games.[1]

Coached by former Soviet World Champion Igor Korobchinsky, Beresch began competing internationally for Ukraine in 1997, winning a bronze medal on the high bar at his first World Championships. Over the next several years he became the preeminent male gymnast on the Ukrainian team, medalling at the World Cup several times.

Beresch's breakout year was 2000; in this year he was the European all-around and high bar champion, as well as the bronze all-around medalist at the 2000 Olympics. His contributions to the Ukrainian team helped them win their first team medal, a silver, in Sydney. He continued to turn in strong performances after the Olympics, winning three medals at the 2001 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and winning the high bar gold at the 2000 World finals in Paris.

Accident

In February 2004, when Beresch was driving through Kyiv, his Peugeot was struck by a speeding car travelling at over 150 kilometres per hour. He was killed; his passenger, teammate Sergei Vyaltsev, survived with critical injuries.

Beresch's death was met with shock and sorrow by the international gymnastics community. Former Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation president Ludmilla Tourischeva issued a public statement, saying "there are no words to express our grief." Several memorials to Beresch were held, including an emotional video tribute at the 2004 European Championships.

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Oleksandr Beresh". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016.

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