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Olympic Dream Comes True for Ivan Popov

Ivan Popov

Ivan Popov Source: Getty Images

Russia-born wrestler Ivan Popov moved to Australia in 2003 with the dream of representing his adopted country at the Olympics. Image: Ivan Popov (Getty Image)


In four months' time that dream will come true.

 

The Commonwealth Games Gold medallist is back in top form, and setting his sights on winning Australia's first Olympic wrestling gold medal.

 


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