Norair Nurikian

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Norair Nurikian (Bulgarian: Нораир Нурикян) (born July 26, 1948) was a Bulgarian weightlifter of Armenian origin.

[edit] Weightlifting achievements

  • Olympic Champion - 1972, 1976
  • World Champion - 1972, 1976
  • Silver Medalist in World Championships - 1973
  • Bronze Medalist in World Championships - 1971, 1974
  • European Champion - 1976
  • Senior European Champion - 1972, 1973
  • Bronze Medalist in European Championships - 1969, 1974
  • Set five world records during his career.

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