In memory of
Albert Azarian

Albert Azarian

11 February 1929 — 5 September 2023
Ganyá · Ereván
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Albert Azaryan was a Soviet and Armenian artistic gymnast who competed internationally representing the Soviet Union. He was the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Champion on the still rings. Azaryan was the first gymnast to become an Olympic Champion in rings twice. He was the first person to do one of the rings' most famous variations of the Iron Cross called the Azaryan Cross, which incorporates a quarter turn to the side.

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