Ian Duncan (wrestler)

Ian Duncan
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born
Scotland
Sport
SportWrestling
ClubEdinburgh
Medal record
Wrestling
Representing  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
1974 Christchurch heavyweight

Ian Duncan is a former freestyle wrestler from Scotland who competed at the Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal.

Biography

Duncan represented the Scottish team[1] at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand,[2] where he competed in the 100 kg heavyweight category,[3] winning a bronze medal.[4][5]

Duncan represented the Great Britain team[6] and was a three-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships at heavyweight in 1973, 1979 and 1980.[7]

In 1980 he received a silver award in recognition for his services to Scottish sport.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Badminton line-up for Games". The Scotsman. 19 December 1973. p. 17. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ "Details of the 89 competitors". The Scotsman. 22 October 1973. p. 18. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Scotland Christchurch 1974". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Wrestling". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Record". Daily Record. 31 January 1974. p. 23. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Clash of the Giants". Daily Record. 16 April 1976. p. 33. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "List of British Senior Champions from 1904 to 2001" (PDF). British Wrestling. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Scotland's top sports personalities". Fife Free Press. 14 March 1980. p. 26. Retrieved 12 February 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.