Cuban wrestler Mijain López Núñez retired after winning his fifth consecutive gold medal in the 130-kilogram Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Paris Olympics. He defeated Chilean Yasmani Acosta Fernández 6-0 in the final. López Núñez made history as the first athlete to win gold at five consecutive games and the first wrestler to win five gold medals. Acosta Fernández called López Núñez “a legend in the sport” and said it was an honor to be his final opponent. After the match, López Núñez symbolically retired by placing his wrestling shoes in the center of the mat. He described it as a tough moment, leaving behind a journey he had carried out since a young age. López Núñez believes he has left behind an important legacy for young Cuban athletes. Acosta Fernández, who is the first Chilean to win a wrestling medal, considers López Núñez an inspiration and received advice from him before their match. López Núñez’s retirement marks the end of a successful career and leaves a lasting impact on the sport of wrestling.
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Cuban wrestler Mijain López Núñez makes history retiring with fifth consecutive gold medal
