Summary
- Cuba won its first Gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games with Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López claiming his fifth consecutive Olympic gold.
- López defeated much younger contenders, including his fellow Cuban Yasmani Acosta, in a bittersweet victory.
- The victory sparked mixed emotions among supporters and critics of Mijaín’s career.
- The article explores the history of Cuban sports success and decline, highlighting Lopez’s significant achievement in Paris.