Netherlands’ Roy van den Berg, Harrie Lavreysen and Jeffrey Hoogland cross the finish line – AP/Ricardo Mazalan
Cuban wrestlers retires by clinching historic fifth gold
Mijain Lopez has gone out on top. The 41-year-old Cuban defeated Yasmani Acosta Fernandez of Chile 6-0 in the 130-kilogram final to win his fifth consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. He becomes the first Olympian ever to win gold in an event in five straight Games. Following the match, he placed his shoes in the center of the mat, symbolizing his retirement.
Women’s football final will be Brazil vs US
Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s football tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2.
Gabi Portilho, Adriana and Kerolin struck at Stade de Marseille after an own goal from Irene Paredes had put the two-time silver medalist in an early lead.
Victory means Brazil star Marta should get the chance to end her glittering international career by competing for gold after being suspended for the quarterfinals and semifinals.
Brazil’s Priscila reacts after missing an opportunity to score during a women’s semifinal football match between Brazil and Spain – AP/Julio Cortez
France, Germany, Serbia, US into men’s basketball semis
France had an ugly couple of days following their group-stage finale loss to Germany. But they turned them into possibly their prettiest performances of the Olympic tournament so far.
Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and France beat Canada 82-73 to advance to their second straight men’s Olympic basketball semifinal.
The semifinals get underway on Wednesday.
France face Germany at 5.30 PM cet as Serbia take on the US at 9.00 PM.
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