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Mijain Lopez Nunez becomes first-ever athlete to win five golds in same event

The 41-year-old Cuban, who has been a dominant figure in the sport for nearly two decades, kissed the mat after the 130kg Greco-Roman final before leaving his shoes behind to signify that his legendary career might end. "It is as if you have left a part of your life there. From a very early age, I was doing this sport--a sport that has made me known worldwide. I left a dream on the mat, but a dream that will inspire all young people," Nunez said.