Afsoon Roshan Johnston: Breaking Ground Before It Was Popular

In 2015, long before athlete storytelling became a major focus in wrestling media, Wrestling Podium Radio sat down with one of the sport's true pioneers.

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Long before women's wrestling received the attention it enjoys today, athletes like Afsoon Roshan Johnston were helping pave the way.

A pioneer in the sport, Johnston became the first female World medalist in the history of USA Women's Wrestling and the first Iranian woman to compete in freestyle wrestling.

In this conversation, she reflects on a journey that crossed cultures, challenged expectations, and helped expand opportunities for future generations of female wrestlers.

At a time when women's wrestling was still fighting for recognition, stories like hers helped shape the sport we know today.

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