Mijaín López Wins Historic Fifth Greco-Roman Olympic Gold with 6-0 Victory, Retires

Aug 6, 2024, 07:49 PM

Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López made history by winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men's 130kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. At 41 years old, López became the first athlete to achieve this feat in the same individual event, marking an unprecedented accomplishment in Olympic history. His victory came with a 6-0 win over Chile's Yasmani Acosta in the final. Following his win, López announced his retirement, leaving his shoes on the mat as a traditional gesture of farewell in wrestling. López's Olympic journey began with his first gold in Beijing 2008, followed by victories in London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and now Paris 2024. His dominance in the sport is highlighted by a decade-long period where he did not concede a single point, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest Olympians.