Arsen Julfalakyan Biography: Olympic Medals, Height, Net Worth, Age, Awards, Politics, Wife

Arsen Julfalakyan is an Olympic silver medalist, World and European champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, whose athletic success and subsequent career as a politician and sports administrator have brought him significant recognition.

He became widely known for his outstanding wrestling performances representing Armenia on the international stage, particularly winning the silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

He later transitioned into a political role, serving as a Member of the National Assembly of Armenia, and holds a prominent position in global sports governance as the President of the United World Wrestling Athletes Commission.

Profile

• Full name: Arsen Julfalakyan
• Date of birth: 8 May 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenia
• Nationality: Armenian (formerly), Argentinian (currently competes for Argentina)
• Profession: Wrestler, Politician, Sports Administrator, Coach
• Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
• Weight: 77 kg
• Parents: Levon Julfalakyan (father), Aida Julfalakyan (mother)
• Siblings: Aram Julfalakyan (brother)
• Spouse: Hermine Julfalakyan
• Children: Liviana Julfalakyan (daughter), a son
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Armenian
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Arsen Julfalakyan, who is now 38 years old, was born on May 8, 1987, in Leninakan, which is now Gyumri, Armenia. He grew up in a family deeply connected to the sport of wrestling, as his father, Levon Julfalakyan, was an Olympic gold medalist and a significant figure in Armenian wrestling.

This environment exposed Arsen to the sport from a young age, and he began wrestling in 1998 at the age of eleven. He has a brother, Aram Julfalakyan, who is also involved in wrestling, having coached him at one point.

He attended Yerevan State University, where he pursued higher education in the field of international relations. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2008 and followed it with a Master’s degree in 2010.

Later, he completed postgraduate studies and earned a Ph.D. in History and International Relations in 2015. His doctoral thesis was focused on Turkish-Syrian relations. He also served in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia from 2010 to 2012.

Personal Life

Arsen Julfalakyan is married to Hermine Julfalakyan. They married on August 27, 2012, shortly after the London Olympics where he achieved his silver medal. They have two children: a daughter named Liviana and a son whose name is not publicly disclosed.

His daughter is involved in junior tennis. He has spoken about the unique pressures his children face due to the legacy of both their father and grandfather in the world of sports. The family splits their time between Armenia and Argentina, a country Julfalakyan has represented in recent competitions.

Career

Arsen Julfalakyan’s career is notable for its dual focus on elite athletics and public service. In wrestling, he competed in three Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016), winning a silver medal in London 2012. He was the 2014 World Champion and the 2009 European Champion, among numerous other international medals.

After a period where he officially announced his retirement from elite competition in 2021, Julfalakyan made a comeback representing Argentina, securing a silver medal at the 2025 Pan-American Championship.

Off the mat, Julfalakyan entered politics and was elected as a Member of the National Assembly of Armenia, serving from 2018 to 2020. He is also heavily involved in sports administration, serving as the re-elected President of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Athletes’ Commission, a role that makes him the voice of wrestlers at the UWW Bureau and the International Olympic Committee. He also works as a coach and sports adviser.

Awards

• Olympic Games silver medalist (2012)
• World Champion (2014)
• World Championship silver medalist (2010)
• World Championship bronze medalist (2011, 2013)
• European Champion (2009)
• European Championship silver medalist (2014)
• European Championship bronze medalist (2012, 2019)
• World Cup winner (2010)
• Junior World Champion (2007)
• Armenian Athlete of the Year (2012)
• Honored Master of Sports (2012)
• Medal “For Services Contributed to the Motherland” of the II rank (2012)
• Medal “For Services Contributed to the Motherland” of the I rank (2014)
• Yerevan State University Gold Medal (2014)

Net Worth

Arsen Julfalakyan net worth is estimated to be approximately $4 million. Based on his successful career as an Olympic medalist and world champion wrestler, his time as a Member of the National Assembly in Armenia, and his leadership role in a major international sports federation.

Controversy

In 2019, Julfalakyan denied media reports alleging that he and his father were involved in a physical assault. Later in his career, the Armenian coaching staff’s decision to select his rival for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics led to a public disagreement and was a factor in his initial retirement announcement and subsequent decision to represent Argentina.

In a 2024 Olympic qualifier, he suffered a serious injury (tendon retraction) which prevented him from qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics while competing for Argentina.

Social Media

• Instagram: @arsenjulfalakyan