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Iran's Arian Salimi celebrates after winning the gold medal in a men's over 80kg Taekwondo final match against Britain's Caden Cunningham during the 2024 Summer Olympics, at the Grand Palais, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France.Andrew Medichini/The Associated Press

Iran’s Arian Salimi won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s taekwondo heavyweight (+80kg) division on Saturday, beating Britain’s Caden Cunningham who claimed silver.

Cuba’s Rafael Alba and Ivory Coast’s Cheick Sallah Cisse won the bronze medals.

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