About Ivan Popov
Born 1986. Ivan Popov is a Russian and Australian amateur wrestler.
Ivan Popov (born 25 May 1986) is an Australian Greco-Roman wrestler of Russian descent.
In 2010, he won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the Men's Greco-Roman 120 kg division, Australia's first win in 32 years.
He attempted to qualify to wrestle for the 2012 Olympics.
In 2016, he finished 2nd at the 2016 African & Oceania Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament to earn an Olympic berth.
He is the son of Olympic bronze medalist and world champion Vladimir Popov.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ivan Popov?
Russian-Australian wrestler
When was Ivan Popov born?
Ivan Popov was born on 25 May 1986 in Omsk.
What is Ivan Popov's occupation?
Ivan Popov is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Ivan Popov?
Ivan Popov is Russian and Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ivan Popov (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ivan Popov. https://biography.guide/ivan-popov/
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