Earlier this month, four-time Olympic gold medalist and current International Swimming Hall of Fame member Alexander Popov was nominated to become the president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC).

Alexander Popov, 69, of Chicago, Nov. 10, 2003. Loving father of Cynthia and Alex Jr. (Susan); fond brother of Ivan (Pauline); dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Resting at Muzyka & Son Funeral ...