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.