Greco-Roman wrestler, Karam Ibrahim won Egypt's first Olympic gold medal in 56 years on Thursday, crushing Ramaz Nozadze of Georgia in just over three minutes to lift the 96kg title in Athens.
Ibrahim started in typically aggressive fashion, seeking quick points in a bid to assert control of the bout. He surrendered the first point, but then stormed back to clinch the tie 12-1.
"I like it each time when I reach a point," said the Egyptian. The Egyptian anthem was last played at a medals ceremony at the 1948 Games in London when the Arab state won two gold medals.