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My Take
Ovechkin is one of those athletes who makes me stop and watch. Born in Moscow, captaining the Washington Capitals, his one-timer from the left wing is close to a signature art form in modern hockey. What I admire most is the duality: a 190 cm body that throws bone-crushing hits paired with a goal-scorer's instinct that borders on uncanny. The stack of Olympic and world championship medals is no accident. But it's his longevity and loyalty as the long-term face of one franchise that impress me most. In an era of constant movement, he stayed and kept producing. That's rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexander Ovechkin
- Name (Japanese)
- アレキサンダー・オベチキン
- Reading
- あれきさんだー・おべちきん
- Born
- September 17, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- University
- Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Order of Honour
- 2009 Honoured Master of Sports of Russia
- 2008 gold medal
- 2012 gold medal
- 2014 gold medal
- 2010 silver medal
- 2007 bronze medal
- 2005 bronze medal
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander Ovechkin born?
Born September 17, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Alexander Ovechkin from?
Alexander Ovechkin is from Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow.
What does Alexander Ovechkin do?
Alexander Ovechkin works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Alexander Ovechkin?
Alexander Ovechkin is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.