San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa, Cuba.-Four minutes on the tatami were not enough. Extra time and a sacrifice technique avoided the desired gold. It denied the golden dream of London. You could touch the sky of Olympus. You came as ever. Strong, confident, convinced of your second gold. Whole Cuba fought with you. Great fight, Idalis! Set time and nothing happened.
So the golden rule. Either could win. The physicalfexhaustion was reflected in the face. There was another opponent on the tatami. Everyone expected you were the winner, even the French themselves. A surprising IPON avoided the golden dream. You're not on top of the podium, but you're still the queen at summer events.
The french Emilie Andeola was not unknown, but neither favorite. Both fought for gold. No matter, Idalis. Silver tastes like gold to us. Pleased but not happy, you say good- bye to Rio de Janeiro. Three Olympic medals guarantee your quality as a judoka. You leave Brazil with a silver medal and also with your usual smile and braids in Cuban flag’s color.
I feel the Olympic flavor on these lines I write for your silver medal. You will face a new challenge from today. Being a mother and then return. Return for another podium under the five rings. I am convinced. Do not hesitate, girl. Artemisa shines in Olympus thanks to your reign.