Cuban wrestler Luis Alberto Orta secured the bronze medal this Thursday in the 67-kilogram Greco-Roman wrestling category at the Paris Olympics. Orta dominated the Armenian wrestler Slavik Galstyan with a score of 7-0, effortlessly securing his second Olympic medal, adding to his Tokyo 2020 gold in the lower weight division.
Orta's Path to Victory
The Cuban had faced a setback on Wednesday when he was defeated by Iranian wrestler Saeid Esmaeili, who is set to compete for the gold against Ukrainian Parviz Nasibov this Thursday. Despite this, Orta triumphed earlier on Thursday morning, winning 9-0 against Algerian wrestler Ishak Chaiou in the 67 kg repechage, which granted him the opportunity to compete for and ultimately win the bronze medal.
With this victory, Cuba now stands in the 20th position on the medal table with a total of six medals: two gold, one silver, and three bronze.
Key Details on Luis Alberto Orta's Olympic Performance
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Luis Alberto Orta's performance at the Paris Olympics.
Who did Luis Alberto Orta defeat to win the bronze medal?
Luis Alberto Orta defeated Armenian wrestler Slavik Galstyan with a score of 7-0.
What other medals has Luis Alberto Orta won?
In addition to his bronze medal in Paris, Luis Alberto Orta won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
How is Cuba performing in the Paris Olympics?
As of now, Cuba is in the 20th position on the medal table with a total of six medals: two gold, one silver, and three bronze.