Prior to 1992, Armenians would participate in the Olympics representing the USSR. As part of the Soviet Union, Armenia was very successful, winning plenty of medals and helping the USSR win the medal standings at the Olympics on numerous occasions. The first medal won by an Armenian in modern Olympic history was by Hrant Shahinyan (sometimes spelled as Grant Shaginyan), who won two golds and two silvers in gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. To highlight the level of success of Armenians in the Olympics, Shahinyan was quoted as saying: COUNT 4
QSN1 What Olympic Sport did Hrant Shahinyan compete in? ANS1 gymnastics QSN2 What medals did Hrant Shahinyan win at the 1952 Summer Olympics? ANS2 two golds and two silvers QSN3 Where were the 1952 Summer Olympics held? ANS3 Helsinki QSN4 What year did Armenia begin competiting in the Olympics seperate from the USSR? ANS4 1992