The incredibly wholesome, joyful and confident nature of Cuban Greco-Roman 
wrestler Mijaín López has nothing whatever to do with the almost brutal force he unleashes on the mats that has deservedly won him three world champion wrestling crowns.
It seems the nickname "terrible," given to him by his rivals, only appl ies during competitions while before, during and after the matches he is an absolute gentleman.
López, born in the westernmost province of Pinar del Rio, was the first in Cuba and Ibero-America to become, at 27, three time world champion in the most challenging of all divisions: the heavyweight (up to 120 kg). Not one of 
his competitors was an obstacle on his way toward the gold medals in Budapest 2005, Baku 2007 and Herning (Denmark)
2009.
In addition in 2009, he won the Pan American championship in Maracaibo, Venezuela and several European tournaments, as well as the Cuban championship and the Champions Gala.
All this was in his favour for selection as the best sportsman of
the year in Cuba for the fourth time.
His brilliant performance in 2009, 21 wins in 21 bouts, was also reflected in the 131
