Georgian Olympian
A five-time Georgian National Champion, Soviet Union Cup finalist and World Cup finalist, Lortkipanidze represented the Republic of Georgia in individual men’s sabre at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
THE COACHES BEHIND THE JOURNEY / 01
Archil “Achiko” Lortkipanidze
BENJAMIN’S CURRENT PRIMARY COACH
BENFENCING / COACH PROFILE
The current chapter
Achiko is Benjamin’s current primary coach and the central coaching figure as Benjamin moves onto the international stage.
More than 25 years of coaching
A Master Sabre Coach and Co-Founder of Scarsdale Fencing Center, Achiko’s coaching experience includes work with the Georgian National Team, Yale University, Fencers Club and Tim Morehouse Fencing Club.
He has developed multiple U.S. national-team athletes across age categories, national and international medalists, and athletes who progressed into major NCAA Division I fencing programs.
Achiko + Benjamin today
Achiko is Benjamin’s current primary coach — directing the technical, tactical and competitive work of this stage and preparing Benjamin for international competition and the next level of his career.
His role is identified separately because this is Benjamin’s present-day primary coaching relationship.
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