Michael Gostigian

Joseph Michael Gostigian (born February 21, 1963) is a former American modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1988, 1992, and 1996 Summer Olympics. His best Olympic performance was in 1992, when he placed ninth individually and fourth with the American team.[1]

Michael Gostigian

Gostigian holding hs personal t-shirt in 1988
Personal information
Birth name	Joseph Michael Gostigian
Nickname(s)	Missak
Born	(1963-02-21) February 21, 1963 Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Notre Dame
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport	Modern pentathlon
Club	New York Athletic Club

Gostigian held the national pentathlon title in 1992-95 and won the 1992 World Cup. He attended University of Notre Dame, where he was NCAA champion in fencing in 1986. For eight years he trained with the US National swimming team. In high school, he also ran cross-country and played association football. After college, Gostigian earned a master's degree in international management, and later worked around New York as a personal trainer. He is married to the Olympic fencer Sharon Monplaisir.[1]