Ivan Popov's desire to be just like his accomplished father saw him win Australia's first Commonwealth Games wrestling gold medal in 32 years.
The 24-year-old son of Olympic and world champion Soviet wrestler Vladimir Popov let out a scream of joy
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
