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Cuba celebrates a historic win at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 with Mijaín López winning his fifth gold medal in the Greco-Roman wrestling, in the 130-kilogram category. This success made him the first player to win five consecutive Olympic gold medals in the same category, surpassing even the legendary Michael Phelps, the all-time Olympic medalist with 28 medals.
The final fight had an emotional touch, as López had to face Yasmani Acosta, also Cuban but representing Chile. Their friendship and trajectory together add a chapter dedicated to this story that has captured the world’s attention.
After his victory, López announced his retirement from active sport, symbolically throwing his zapatillas sobre la lona, while receiving applause and ovations from the public. The fighter expressed his happiness for having achieved a result that was widely hoped for, both for him and for the Cuban people and his family.
“I am happy to have reached the ecstasy of the Olympic elite,” López declared. “It is an honor to have won this medal in an Olympic city,” he added, highlighting the psychological work he has done to compete with younger athletes.
The impact of his triumph resonated throughout Cuba, with congratulations from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and other leaders of the country. The Minister of External Relations, Bruno Rodríguez, the President of Parliament, Esteban Lazo, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Inés María Chapman, were some of the top officials who used social redes to celebrate this event.
López’s victory is not only a personal triumph, but also a source of national pride, reflecting the resilience and talent of Cuban athletes on the international stage. His connection to the sport and his example of perseverance inspire future generations of athletes.
In conclusion, Mijaín López’s triumph in Paris 2024 not only marks a record in the Greco-Roman game, but also forts the lassos among the Cuban athletes, detonating the unity and sporting spirit that transcends the frontiers. This logo will be recorded in Olympic history and in the hearts of all Cubans.
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