In the world of sports there are many stories about heroes.Those who often won the coveted pedestal, became a legend. Films were made about them, and everyone knew their names. Dizzy success is a hard merit. Exhausting workouts, a dynamic lifestyle without rest and peace - only this way you can achieve high results. The name of Albet Azaryan is widely known. This is a man who managed to win not only gold at the Olympics, but also the hearts and love of many people. The interesting fate of a great athlete deserves attention.
Merit and rewards
You can see the hero of the article in the photo. Albert Azaryan managed to achieve a lot in his life. Here are his merits and awards:
- The period from 1952 - 1962. - Eleventh champion of the USSR (eight times of which in the exercises on the rings).
- 1954 - world champion.
- 1958 - world champion.
- 1954 - Honored Master of Sports of the USSR.
- 1956 - Olympic champion.
- 1960 - champion of the Olympic Games.
- 1966 - Honored Trainer of the Armenian SSR.
- 1967 - Honored Worker of Sports and Physical Culture of the Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
- 1970 - International Judge.
- 2000 - according to sports journalists - the best Armenian athlete of the twentieth century.
- 2004 and 2008 - the standard bearer from Armenia at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which were held in Athens and Beijing, respectively.
- Received a well-deserved award - the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.
- Awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor.
Currently, he is the head of the Gymnastics Federation in Armenia.
Albert Azaryan: biography
Many people know the name Azaryan Albert.His way was not easy. Honor, world fame and respect came to him for a reason. His life journey began in the small village of Ganzaki. It was there that on February 11, 1929 a great gymnast was born. However, the family did not stay in this village for long and soon moved to Kirovakan. Due to life circumstances, this place also soon had to leave, and in 1947 the Azarian family moved to Yerevan.
The boy's childhood was spent in moving and constantadaptation to new places. As a teenager, Albert lost his father. The boy was only 15 years old when the breadwinner of the family passed away. To live, the family needed money. And since the head of the family was gone, the young man had to get a job. A young man shouldered a heavy burden on his immature shoulders. There was no easy work at the time. Any adult had to work hard and hard. As for teenagers, it was extremely difficult for them to find a job. However, Albert Azaryan did not despair and got a job working in a forge. He was taken as an apprentice. The work took the first half of the day, and in the second he went to school with evening classes. Apparently, the hard work of the blacksmith's assistant made itself felt. The boy had a good physical development since adolescence. After all, it is these kinds of loads that allowed Azaryan to strengthen physically. Already in adolescence, the boy became interested in wrestling and weightlifting.
In 1947The All-Union Parade of Physical Education in Moscow, the capital of the USSR, was launched. Young Albert Azaryan took part in it. Sports topics captured the mind of the future gymnast, and he decides to link his fate with the world of sports. Upon reaching the age of 19, Azaryan enters the college of physical culture direction. However, this is not enough. A couple of years later, a new educational institution opens in Yerevan, the Yerevan State Institute of Physical Culture. It seems that fate itself favors the future Olympian. Azaryan enters it. He graduated from this educational institution Albert in 1956.
1955, London
Albert Azaryan - a gymnast who climbedcareer ladder deservedly and confidently. International competitions, held in 1955, became another page in the success story of the great gymnast. However, not all so simple. Albert was worried and worried. He perceived any competition responsibly and with excitement.
A gymnast coach, knowing that because of thisAlbert can give up the slack, decided to go for the trick. Before the performance, Albert heard the following words from him: “Well done Azaryan! Our consul liked you. So you go to competitions in Frankfurt. You can not worry about today's competition. Just show the audience how you can and please us with a good performance. ” Such words breathed confidence into the gymnast, and the excitement receded into the background. Encouraged and strengthened in spirit, Albert took the second place. The secret remained the fact that no consul existed. And only those sportsmen who would take the first and second places could go to Frankfurt. The smart coach was confident in the victory of Albert, so he decided to go for such a trick, which, as it turned out, helped bring London silver to the gymnast's box.
Amazing competition in Frankfurt
The competitions held in Frankfurt werestartling. Albert was able to wonder himself and surprise the whole world. The fact is that Albert, throughout the championship lagged behind the leading positions. Even the organizers of the championship were sure that Albert would not have the first places. Based on these conjectures, medals that should have been given to the top three winners were prepared in advance. Even engravings with the names of the athletes were pre-printed on them. However, everything went wrong! Azaryan, who had previously occupied the far tenth place, unexpectedly for everyone at the last moment took the first lead. This surprised not only all spectators and the judges, but the gymnast himself did not expect this from himself. Apparently, at the last moment all the hidden opportunities and talents of the gymnast were activated, which made it possible to reduce the distance and snatch victory from the hands of others.
Roman winner
Олимпийские Игры 1960 г. проходили в Риме.It was a triumphant performance! The hall whistled and screamed with delight. Thousands of votes congratulated the great athlete. His performance created a sensation in the sports world. After all, he showed by his example that there is no limit to the development of human capabilities.
However, this could not be.Before the performances, a team of Soviet athletes was training in Sukhumi. Azaryan in qualifying competitions could not score a single point. After such a clear failure, he stopped his training. Trainers, puzzled by this behavior, decided not to send the athlete to the competition. “You could not score a single point here. So what can you type there? You should not be part of our Olympic team. "
Такие слова задели гордость гимнаста, и вопреки he decided to show everyone that he could do much more. "I will score 57.5 points, and return the lost points." Such confidence was justified. After all, the gymnast confirmed his words with deeds. The next day, he dialed these numbers. This allowed him to snatch a trip to the competition in Rome. And then there was a triumph. Two gold brought the Soviet team the legendary athlete.
"Rings of Glory" - Albert Azaryan's gold rings
Heroes love to extol and praise.And this is not done for the purpose of flattery. Such heroes as Azaryan, serve as a worthy example for all generations. Great strength of mind, excellent physical training, hard work and endless training - the path of the great Olympic athlete. We, his fans and followers, can only admire and be proud of such a wonderful person. The name of this virtuoso gymnast has entered the history of world sport.
В кинематографе решили по-своему запечатлеть the glory of Azaryan. In 1955, a decision was made to make a film about the fate of Albert. Remove the picture expressed desire Yuri Yerzinkian. This idea came to mind, and in 1960 on the screens of Soviet televisions the movie “Rings of Glory” was released. Albert Azaryan personally played the main role in it. The movie fell in love right away. After all, this was a tape not about a fictional super-hero, but about a real person. Biographical tape reflected all the way to the success of a man of legend.
Фильм стал хитом.The name of Albert Azaryan was widely known. People who had nothing to do with sports admired and were proud of the gymnast. Many admired the fit and beautiful figure of an athlete. People predicted his career as a famous actor, because his appearance allowed Azarian to become the favorite of the female public. But such glory was alien to him. He was attracted not by shooting and films, but by gymnastic rings and training. Therefore, after completing a career, he remained in the sport, but already in the role of a coach.
Rich heritage
Albert decided not to stop there.After completing his career, he decided to help the children and opened a sports school in Yerevan. It still exists and continues to function. Any children can study there. The most important thing is the desire to work. From this school came many athletes who have achieved good results in the world of sports. Famous athlete Sofia Gukasyan won the Olympic gold more than once. She became a master of sports and a well-deserved athlete in gymnastics and acrobatics. Currently holds the position of coach in the school. Azaryan.
In total, this school has passed sports training.more than 8,000 thousand athletes. And every year this figure grows. Many worthy people came out from under the wing of Azaryan: Eduard Azaryan - Honored Master of Sports of the USSR, Norayr Sarksyan - Master of Sports in the international class, and many others.
Afterword
The name of this person was not only an example inworld of sports. He is a model of patriotism. During his career, Albert Vagarshakovich Azaryan visited 49 countries of the world. At one time he even worked for three years in Holland. But the heart pulled home. Despite the entreaties, he returned to his native country, in which he still lives today.
