Lopez is the most decorated athlete in his sport. But the Olympic taekwondo champion had not won a medal on the international stage in four years - until Tuesday night. taekwondoprogra...
The 36-year-old Lopez overcame Father Time, a recent dislocated shoulder injury and Venezuela’s Javier Medina to win the -80 kg. bronze medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.
Lopez defeated Medina 7-3. During the intense match, Lopez tweaked his previously injured shoulder and took a few hits to the face in the final period, but he persevered and celebrated with his family including his coach and brother Jean - the team behind the team, according to Lopez.
23 авг 2024
