Mijaín López wins gold

Mijaín López of Cuba has made history by winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, defeating Chile's Yasmani Acosta 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final at Paris 2024. This achievement makes López the first athlete ever to secure five golds in the same event, adding to his previous victories in Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020. The 41-year-old wrestler, who announced his retirement post-victory, was celebrated by enthusiastic crowds both in Paris and his hometown of Herradura, Cuba. López's historic win places him alongside legends like Michael Phelps and Carl Lewis, as he is now recognized as the only athlete to achieve five consecutive Olympic golds in any individual sport. His emotional farewell, marked by traditional wrestling gestures, drew tears and cheers from his family and friends who watched in pride. López's legacy includes being the oldest Olympic gold medalist in his sport and a symbol of national pride in Cuba.