Cuban wrestlers Yusneylis Guzmán (50 kg), competing in women's freestyle, and Gabriel Rosillo (97 kg), in men's Greco-Roman, have advanced to the semifinals of the wrestling tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Impressive Wins Secure Semifinal Spots
After a decisive 10-0 victory over Lithuania's Gabija Dilyte, Guzmán moved on to the next round in her category, where she will face India's Vinesh Phogat. Known as "La Chiqui de Cuba," Guzmán is the first Cuban woman to reach an Olympic semifinal. Meanwhile, Rosillo progressed to the quarterfinals by defeating Germany's Lucas Alexandros Lazogianis (7-5) and then outperformed Finland's Arvi Savolainen with a score of 5-2.
Rosillo, the 2023 World Champion from Belgrade, will compete against Artur Aleksanyan of Armenia, the Olympic champion from Rio 2016 and silver medalist in Tokyo 2020, in his bid to reach the finals. Notably, in Belgrade, Rosillo defeated Aleksanyan to claim his world title last year.
Guzmán's and Rosillo's Achievements
Yusneylis Guzmán holds the Pan American title in the 50 kg women's category, which she won in Santiago 2023. Other Cuban representatives, Kevin de Armas (60 kg) and Yosvany Peña (77 kg), were unable to advance in their respective matches. De Armas lost in the repechage to Iran's Mehdi Moisés Nejad by 1-10, and Peña also fell short against Iran's Amin Kaviyaninejad (1-1).
Currently, Cuba ranks 66th in the medal standings with only one bronze, earned by Arlen López (80 kg, boxing). However, the nation has secured at least two silver medals with Erislandy Álvarez (boxing) and Mijaín López (wrestling).
FAQs About Cuban Wrestlers at Paris 2024
Here are some frequently asked questions about the achievements of Cuban wrestlers Yusneylis Guzmán and Gabriel Rosillo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Who are Yusneylis Guzmán and Gabriel Rosillo?
Yusneylis Guzmán competes in the 50 kg women's freestyle wrestling category, while Gabriel Rosillo competes in the 97 kg men's Greco-Roman category. Both are Cuban wrestlers who have advanced to the semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
What were their recent achievements leading to the semifinals?
Guzmán secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating Lithuania's Gabija Dilyte 10-0, while Rosillo advanced by defeating Germany's Lucas Alexandros Lazogianis 7-5 and Finland's Arvi Savolainen 5-2.
What is Yusneylis Guzmán's significant achievement?
Yusneylis Guzmán is the first Cuban woman to reach an Olympic semifinal, making her achievement significant for Cuba's wrestling history.
Who will Gabriel Rosillo face in the semifinals?
Gabriel Rosillo will face Artur Aleksanyan of Armenia, the Olympic champion from Rio 2016 and silver medalist in Tokyo 2020, in the semifinals.