Milaimy Marín of Cuba clinched a bronze medal in the 76-kilogram category of women's freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics this Sunday. She achieved a decisive 6-0 victory over Aiperi Medet from Kyrgyzstan.
Initially, Marín was slated to compete in the repechage round. However, this was rendered unnecessary following the injury confirmation of Romanian wrestler Catalina Axente, who was set to be her opponent.
Marín made her debut in the tournament on Saturday with a 7-1 win against Bulgaria’s Yuliana Yaneva, but subsequently lost 3-4 to American wrestler Kennedy Alexis Blades. It was Kennedy who caused Axente’s injury by hurling her head-first onto the mat, resulting in a severe neck injury that left Axente immobilized and needing to be stretchered off.
As the Paris Olympics draw to a close, Cuba currently ranks 29th in the medal standings with a total of nine medals: two gold, one silver, and six bronze.
Milaimy Marín's Bronze Medal Victory: Key Details
Here are some frequently asked questions about Milaimy Marín's recent success and Cuba's performance at the Paris Olympics.
Who did Milaimy Marín defeat to win the bronze medal?
Milaimy Marín secured the bronze medal by defeating Aiperi Medet of Kyrgyzstan with a score of 6-0.
Why didn't Milaimy Marín compete in the repechage round?
Marín did not need to compete in the repechage round because her opponent, Romanian wrestler Catalina Axente, was injured and could not compete.
How many medals has Cuba won at the Paris Olympics so far?
Cuba has won a total of nine medals: two gold, one silver, and six bronze.