Manvel Mamoyan

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1. When was Manvel Mamoyan born?June 15, 1964
2. What nationality was Manvel Mamoyan?Armenian
3. What is the sport?Weightlifting
4. What is the best clean and jerk?180 kg (396 lbs)
5. Who is Manvel Mamoyan?Manvel Mamoyan is an Armenian weightlifting champion born on June 15, 1964, known for lifting very heavy weights.
6. What are his best lifts?His best Clean and Jerk lift is 180 kilograms, and his best Snatch lift is 140 kilograms.

Weightlifting: An Olympic strength sport comprising two distinct lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk, where athletes aim to lift the maximum possible weight.
Clean and Jerk: A complex two-stage weightlifting movement involving lifting the barbell from the floor to the shoulders, followed by an overhead lift.
Snatch: A single, explosive weightlifting movement that requires lifting the barbell from the floor to an overhead position in one continuous motion.