Born in: 06.08.1996, Yerevan
Sport: swimming (50m, freestyle)
Family: single
Hobby: Collecting coins from young age: the collection includes coins from 60 countries
Education: After leaving high school he started serving in the Army. Hasn’t decided yet where he wants to apply after army. Hopes to make up his mind in the coming 2 months.
Personal coach: Misak Gabrielyan
Debut: Took part in world championship 2013 in Barcelona, but felt he is a serious swimmer during 2012 Armenian Championship
Start of career: Has been doing swimming since 5 and can’t imagine his life without it. He did gymnastics for 6 months as well
The most important achievement: and International Master of Sports during Armenian Championship 2014
A Fan of: Olympic Champion Alexandr Popov. Vahan grew up motivated by him
Moto: It’s easier without thinking: I’ll explain why. The most titled Olympic Games athlete Michael Phelps had problems when he was young. When someone asked his trainer how he could succeed in sport, he said: “Michael had no idea about the pressure I was giving to him. Normal person couldn’t deal with it, and realize he was tired”.
The most influential person in career: His father
How he would wish to be remembered after the end of the career: As someone that reached great success and contributed in the development of swimming in Armenia.
Multiple champion of Armenia
2013 Brazil Gymnasiade bronze medalist
2014 Junior Olympic Games participant
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