Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on July 30, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Vyacheslav Ivanov! You've gracefully rowed into another fantastic year of life. Just like your record-smashing three Olympic gold medals in 1956 Melbourne, 1960 Rome, and 1964 Tokyo—the rowing boat must still bow respectfully at the sound of your name!

They say legends live forever; clearly they were talking about you paddling ahead energetically despite years passing by. Your iconic victories continue inspiring countless athletes worldwide who secretly hope to channel even half the speed you've mastered on water.

Here's wishing a day filled with joy—and fewer blisters from gripping oars—after all these golden victorious journeys!