Norayr Vardanyan

Norayr (Norik) Vardanyan (Armenian: Նորայր Վարդանյան, born 15 May 1987 in Leninakan, Armenian SSR) is an Armenian and American weightlifter. Norayr is the son of legendary Soviet weightlifter Yurik Vardanyan (1956-2018). Vardanian initially won the bronze medal in the 94kg class at the but was later disqualified after testing positive for cannabis. He competed for Armenia in the 94 kg weight class at the 2012 Summer Olympics where he placed 11th. He was also the Silver Medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games.

Norayr Vardanyan

Norayr (Norik) Vardanyan (Armenian: Նորայր Վարդանյան, born 15 May 1987 in Leninakan, Armenian SSR) is an Armenian and American weightlifter. Norayr is the son of legendary Soviet weightlifter Yurik Vardanyan (1956-2018). Vardanian initially won the bronze medal in the 94kg class at the but was later disqualified after testing positive for cannabis. He competed for Armenia in the 94 kg weight class at the 2012 Summer Olympics where he placed 11th. He was also the Silver Medalist at the 2015 Pan American Games.