Most individual gold medals won consecutively at the Olympics (male)

The most individual gold medals won consecutively at the Olympics (male) is 5, achieved by Mijaín López (Cuba) in Greco-Roman wrestling from 2008 to 2024.

Wrestler Mijaín López made Olympic history at the 2024 Games, becoming the first competitor to win an individual event five consecutive times. Having defeated Yasmani Acosta in the final of the men's Greco-Roman 130 kg on 6 August, the 41-year-old López left his shoes on the mat, signalling his retirement from the sport. Only fencer Aladár Gerevich and basketballer Diana Taurasi can boast more consecutive Olympic golds in the same event, with their six Olympic titles coming in team events.