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- Written by Oscar Sánchez Serra / Photo: Ricardo López Hevia
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No one likely had in mind this golden medal, or rather, no one but him. "The only thing that crossed my mind was that I would win the fight. I knew I couldn't stop punching, without being careless, because he is a great boxer."
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Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez secured his place among the immortals of world sport today by dominating the up to 130 kilograms division of the Greco-Roman style, his fifth gold medal in the Olympics.
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Some even told us that we had started celebrating too early! Dreamers. They don't understand all the passion of these three-time champions and their fans.
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It was possible! The dream of many became a reality this Sunday when the Leñadores (Lumberjacks) beat the Vegueros of Pinar del Río in the fifth game of the final, to become three-time Cuban champions, two in a row, and for the first time at home. Jean Lucas Baldoquín's home run marked the beginning of the celebrations on what appeared to be just another Sunday in a city with few joys.
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![]() Saavedra is the new all-time home run leader in the Cuban baseball postseason. |
With the help of a historic William Saavedra and Mario Valle's revenge from the mound, the Vegueros beat the Leñadores 6-0 to extend the fight for the crown of the 63rd National Baseball Series for one more day, in addition to breaking the undefeated streak of mentor Abeisy Pantoja in finals.
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