gold medal as he partnered Marc Lopez to victory in the men's doubles in Rio.
Nadal and Lopez defeated Romania's Florin Mergea and Horia Tecau 6-2 3-6 6-4 in a rollercoaster final.
Having not participated in the London 2012 Olympics due to injury, and with a major scare of not participating this time at Rio 2016 due to wrist injury, the 30-year old now has the chance of completing a golden double after being in the shingle semi-final.
Lopez used that to cap a brilliant summer that saw him claim a first grand slam title, having taken the French Open doubles title alongside Feliciano Lopez.
"It was an amazing experience, especially doing it with one of my best friends, with Marc, it's something unforgettable for me, for both of us,"
Nadal said.
"To win a gold medal after two months and a half with no practice, with no preparation, just working in the gym, is something that is a dream.
"The moment was unbelievable, and we had fun. We fight hard.
"It's a dream to win for my country. I didn't come here just to carry the flag at the opening ceremony,"
However, American pair Steve Johnson and Jack Sock took bronze with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Canada's Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil.
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