Born in 1991, Beleniuk, Ukraine's sole gold medalist at Tokyo Olympics, reflects on his journey as a Black wrestler in Ukraine, connecting to his African roots and facing challenges of ethnic diversity.
Despite facing adversity and racial challenges growing up post-Soviet Ukraine, Beleniuk's passion for wrestling led him to international recognition, representing Ukraine at various competitions and achieving success at the Olympics.
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