Vahram Papazyan (athlete)
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Vahram Papazyan (Armenian: Վահրամ Փափազեան, romanized: Vahram P’ap’azian; 12 September 1892 – 6 March 1986) was an Armenian athlete.[1] He was one of two athletes that represented the Ottoman Empire's first official appearance in the Olympic Games.[2][3][4][5] Vahram Papazyan, along with fellow Armenian Mıgırdiç Mıgıryan, were the only two athletes who represented the empire in the country's first official participation of the Olympics.[4] Papazyan participated in Men's 800 metres and Men's 1500 metres.[5][6]
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Nationality | Ottoman/American (after 1922) |
Born | (1892-09-12)12 September 1892 Constantinople, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 6 March 1986(1986-03-06) (aged 93) United States |
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Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres |
Club | Ardavast |
Updated on 4 February 2013. |
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