Cuban wrestler wins gold

Mijaín López made history at the Paris Olympics by winning his fifth consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, defeating Chile's Yasmani Acosta 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final. This remarkable achievement makes López the first Olympian to secure five gold medals in the same event across five Olympic Games, a feat unmatched by any other athlete in history, including legends like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles. After the match, he symbolically retired by placing his shoes on the mat, stating that it was time to make space for new talent in the sport. Acosta's silver marked a significant milestone as it was Chile's first Olympic medal in wrestling. López's career, which began in 2004, has been characterized by his dominance, remaining unscored upon in four matches during the last Olympics. His legacy not only highlights personal triumph but also underscores Cuba's wrestling prowess, having secured nine consecutive gold medals in wrestling since 1992.