Varazdat Lalayan Armenian weightlifter Date of Birth: 01.05.1999 Country: Armenia

1. Vardazat Lalayan: Armenian Weightlifting Prodigy
2. Early Triumphs
3. Record-Breaking Performances
4. European Dominance
5. World Medals
6. European U23 Champion
7. World Championship Bronze
8. European Silver and Continental Title
9. Olympic Silver

Vardazat Lalayan: Armenian Weightlifting Prodigy

Vardazat Lalayan is a renowned Armenian weightlifter who has achieved remarkable success throughout his career. He is a Master of Sports of Armenia and an International Master of Sports.

Early Triumphs

Lalayan's talent became evident early on when he captured the silver medal at the 2018 Junior World Championships in the +105 kg weight category. He also earned a silver medal at the Junior European Championships in the same category.

Record-Breaking Performances

In 2019, Lalayan surpassed previous achievements by winning the gold medal at the Junior World Championships in the +109 kg category. He repeated this feat at the Junior European Championships later that year, demonstrating his exceptional strength and endurance.

European Dominance

Lalayan's international success continued in 2021 when he won the bronze medal at the European Championships in the +109 kg category. He also claimed bronze medals in both the snatch and clean and jerk events.

World Medals

At the 2021 World Championships, Lalayan showcased his prowess by securing a silver medal with a total weight of 457 kilograms. He also earned silver medals in the snatch and clean and jerk events.

European U23 Champion

In 2022, Lalayan ascended to the top of the European U23 podium by winning the U23 Championships in the +109 kg category. He set personal bests in the snatch (200 kg) and clean and jerk (240 kg) to claim gold medals in both disciplines.

World Championship Bronze

Later that year, Lalayan competed at the World Championships in Bogotá, Colombia, where he earned a bronze medal in the +109 kg category. His total weight of 461 kg included a silver medal in the snatch (215 kg).

European Silver and Continental Title

At the 2023 European Championships, Lalayan secured a silver medal in the +109 kg category. He lifted a total weight of 462 kg and earned silver medals in both the snatch and clean and jerk events. In February 2024, he achieved a historic triumph by becoming the European Champion in the +109 kg category. He won gold medals in all three disciplines (snatch, clean and jerk, and total).

Olympic Silver

At the 2024 Olympic Games, Lalayan competed in the +102 kg category and secured a prestigious silver medal. He lifted a total weight of 467 kilograms, just three kilograms behind gold medalist Lasha Talakhadze.