Ivan Bogdan facts for kids
Ivan Havrylovich Bogdan (Ukrainian: Іван Гаврилович Богдан; born February 29, 1928 – died December 25, 2020) was a famous Ukrainian wrestler. He was born in a place called Dmytro-Bilivka, which was part of the Ukrainian SSR at the time. Ivan Bogdan became a true champion, winning gold medals at the biggest wrestling events in the world.
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Ivan Bogdan's Amazing Wrestling Career
Ivan Bogdan was a very strong and skilled wrestler. He competed in a style of wrestling called Greco-Roman wrestling, where wrestlers are not allowed to use their legs to trip or hold opponents.
Olympic Gold Medal
One of his biggest achievements was at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. He competed for the Soviet Union and won a gold medal in wrestling. This is one of the highest honors a sportsman can achieve!
World Champion Titles
Besides his Olympic win, Ivan Bogdan also proved he was the best in the world at the World Wrestling Championships. He won gold medals at these championships twice:
- In 1958
- Again in 1961
These wins showed that he was a dominant force in the wrestling world for several years.
Later Life
Ivan Bogdan lived a long life after his wrestling career. He passed away on December 25, 2020, when he was 92 years old. He is remembered as a legendary Ukrainian wrestler who brought great pride to his country.
See also
In Spanish: Iván Bohdán para niños
