IVAN THE TERRIBLE The Olympics have not been kind to men named Ivan. The Olympics, not to mention their parents, have been downright cruel to men doubly named Ivan. A primer on three who have appeared so far.

IVAN IVANKOV (top) Country: Belarus Sport: Gymnastics Games low point: Weakness in floor exercise cost him bronze medal

IVAN IVANOV (bottom) Country: Bulgaria Sport: Weight lifting Games low point: Stripped of his silver medal for a positive drug test

IVAN IVANOV Country: Kyrgyzstan Sport: Swimming Games low point: Disqualified from two of three events

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