Mijaín López Núñez (born 20 August 1982) is a Cuban retired Greco-Roman wrestler. Widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, López is a five-time Olympic gold medalist, …

Aug 6, 2024 · The 41-year-old Cuban defeated Yasmani Acosta Fernandez of Chile 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to win his fifth consecutive gold medal in …

Aug 6, 2024 · Mijaín López became the first Summer Olympian in any individual sport to win five consecutive gold medals in the same event, a masterful feat of longevity and dominance that …

Aug 6, 2024 · Amidst the eyes of the world, Cuban wrestler Mijaín López solidified his legend on Tuesday by defeating his compatriot Yasmani Acosta (6-0), who represents Chile, becoming a …

Aug 5, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez has earned a shot at a record fifth Olympic gold medal in wrestling. Just two weeks shy of his 42nd birthday, Lopez …

Aug 6, 2024 · In his sixth Olympic appearance, Cuba's super heavyweight (130kg/286lbs) Mijain Lopez achieved a feat no Olympian — not even Michael Phelps — has ever accomplished: …

Cuban wrestler Mijain López Núñez retired after the 130-kilogram Greco-Roman wrestling final at the Paris Olympics — going out as a wrestling legend and his competitor’s hero. López Núñez,...

Aug 6, 2024 · Mijain Lopez, the 41-year-old wrestler from Cuba, became the first athlete to win five consecutive Olympic golds in the same individual event Tuesday when he ended his …

Aug 7, 2024 · Cuba vs Cuba: Mijaín López’s unique Olympic triumph The Paris Games saw two different Cuban wrestlers compete for the gold: the fighter who remained on the island and his …

Jan 24, 2024 · Paris 2024 will be the final competition for the history-making Cuban wrestler, Mijain Lopez. At 41 years old, he will retire from high performance sport after seeking an …