Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez has made history by winning five consecutive Olympic gold medals in Greco-Roman wrestling, solidifying his status as the most successful athlete from Cuba.
At 42, Lopez defeated Chilean Yasmani Acosta in the final, surpassing legendary athletes like Michael Phelps and Carl Lewis in Olympic achievements.
Despite a break from competition post-Tokyo 2021, Lopez returned to the mat, proving his resilience and dedication to the sport.