Birthdate: June 13, 1956
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Gyumri, Armenia
Died: November 1, 2018
Yurik Vardanyan was a prominent Soviet Armenian weightlifter known for his exceptional achievements in the sport. He made history by winning a gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics and becoming the first weightlifter to achieve a 400-kilogram total in the 82.5 kg weight category. Throughout his career, Vardanyan set multiple world records and earned prestigious titles such as Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR. He was inducted into the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to the sport. Vardanyan also held important positions such as advisor to President Serzh Sargsyan, Minister of Sports, and Armenia’s ambassador to Georgia, demonstrating his dedication to sports and public service.
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