Kennedy Blades and Yuka Kagami – Credit: Getty Images Japan grappled an astonishing eight golds in wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics — and 11 total medals — out of the 18 events and weight classes contested this past fortnight. ...
Mijain Lopez Cuba Wrestling – Credit: Getty Images 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: The 6’5″, 41-year-old won five straight Olympic ...
Mijain Lopez – Credit: NBC Olympics In some ways, they couldn’t be more different. Amit Elor: a 20-year-old Californian with her whole wrestling career ahead of her – but isn’t even old enough to drink. Mijain Lopez: a 6’5”, 41-year-old ...