Cuba’s Mijain Lopez Nunez wins fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in wrestling

The world’s greatest super heavyweight wrestler Mijain Lopez Nunez from Cuba won his fourth consecutive gold medal in 130kg Greco-Roman wrestling in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He won his first three gold medals at Beijing2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016.

“I feel happy and proud to be the best in the world and make history. I’ve had a long career, working hard to make these goals and break this record. Being able to break this record today, is for me, a great achievement, because I’ve faced the best and I can be proud,” said Nunez.

Nunez said Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel  called to congratulate him for this result. He said “It was very important to have the call, recognising all my support, and at the same time, I feel flattered to fight for my country.”