David Tyshler Athlete

David Abramovich Tyshler (Russian: Давид Абрамович Тышлер; born 13 July 1927, Kherson) is a former competitive sabreur, part of the first generation of internationally successful Soviet fencers (Olympic Bronze medalist in 1956 and five-time World Championship finalist between 1955 and 1959). He is best known as an extremely successful and innovative fencing coach. His many star pupils include Mark Midler, Mark Rakita, Viktor Sidjak, Victor Krovopuskov and Sergey Sharikov. He has also been involved in choreographing stage and screen combat and has made cameo appearances in Russian cinema.