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Albert Azaryan

Albert Azaryan competed for Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, 1956–1960. Career medals: 2 gold.

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FIG-named skills

Career, in brief

Albert Azaryan was a two-time Olympian for the Soviet Union in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1956 through 1960. He won two Olympic medals — two gold. One element on the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) Table of Named Elements carries his name.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1960 Rome Olympics

Rome
All-Around Final 113.350 — 11th 11th
Still Rings Final 19.725 GOLD

1956 Melbourne Olympics

Melbourne
All-Around Final 112.550 — 7th 7th
Still Rings Final 19.350 GOLD
Parallel Bars Final 19.000 — 5th 5th

FIG-named skills

1 FIG-named skill (Still Rings)

Team affiliations

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Sources

Sources gymnastics.sport · olympedia.org (Rome 1960, Melbourne 1956)
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