Dmitry Kovynev Epee Dimitry was born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a former republic of the Soviet Union. He began fencing at age 9 and by age 12 was the Epee National Champion for his age group. At age 13, Dmitry earned a position on the Kyrgyzstan Cadet National Team. When he was 16, he finished in 6th place in the National Championship, in which teenage and adult fencers competed. Also at age 16, Dimitry received his Candidate of Master of Sport for Fencing. He later graduated from the Kyrgyz State University, where he earned his degree in Physical Education and certification as a fencing coach.
Dimitry moved to the United States 6 years ago, at age 20. He resumed fencing in state and national tournaments. From 2002 to 2006, he was the assistant epee coach at another Florida club.
Dimitry was born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a former republic of the Soviet Union. He began fencing at age 9 and by age 12 was the Epee National Champion for his age group. At age 13, Dmitry earned a position on the Kyrgyzstan Cadet National Team. When he was 16, he finished in 6th place in the National Championship, in which teenage and adult fencers competed. Also at age 16, Dimitry received his Candidate of Master of Sport for Fencing. He later graduated from the Kyrgyz State University, where he earned his degree in Physical Education and certification as a fencing coach.