López has represented Cuba at the 2004, 2008, and 2012Summer Olympics in Athens, Beijing, and London, and was his country’s flag bearer during the opening ceremonies in 2008 and 2012. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, López won his fifth gold medal, becoming the first Olympic athlete in any sport to win five gold medals in the same individual event.
Cuba was the most successful Caribbean country at the 2024 Olympics, securing nine medals; two gold, one silver and six bronze.