British tennis player Andy Murray has won his second Olympic gold medal after defeating Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro in an arm wrestle in Rio on Monday morning.

Murray needed four sets to overcome Del Potro, winning 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.

The medal continues a great year for Murray who won his second Wimbledon singles title in July.

Britain’s Andy Murray was pushed by Juan-Martin Del Potro in the final. Photo: Getty. 

Murray also made history by winning his second consecutive tennis gold after taking out the singles title at the 2012 London Olympics.

The win gave Great Britain its 13th gold medal of the Rio Games.