With dozens of medals hanging from his neck, Carlos Yulo adds an Olympic gold to his name—making him the second Filipino Olympian gold medallist
Filipino Olympic gymnast, Carlos Yulo has made history with a monumental win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Seeking redemption after placing 4th at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, he has made well on his promise to bring home gold. His outstanding performance in the Men’s Floor Exercise has him besting seven other athletes from Spain, China, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Israel, and Kazakhstan. Yulo stands as the first Filipino with a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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The House of Representatives immediately issued a statement after Yulo’s historic win, stating that it will award Php3 million to the Filipino gymnast. House Committee on Appropriations chairman representative Elizaldy Co expressed that, “Carlos has shown that with determination and resilience, Filipinos can excel and achieve greatness in any field. Carlos proved that Filipinos can keep up on the international stage.”
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