
Alexander Tofalides
Alexander Tofalides is a Cypriot Olympic fencer specializing in foil. Known for his precision, discipline, and quiet intensity, he made history in 2024 by becoming the first fencer to ever represent Cyprus at the Olympic Games. Trained internationally but rooted in a personal mission to elevate the sport at home, Alexander is both a trailblazer and a tactician — bringing fencing into Cyprus’ athletic spotlight.
Top Achievements:
- 2024 – Qualified for the Paris Olympic Games, becoming the first Cypriot fencer in history to compete at the Olympics
- 2016 – Won gold medal at the FIE Men’s Foil Competition Satellite in Antalya, Turkey.
- 2015 – Won gold medal with Team GB at the European Games in Baku
- 2014 – Won bronze medal with Great Britain at the World Cup in Bonn