Carlos Yulo

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From Underdog to Olympic Superstar: Carlos Yulo's Unforgettable Gold Medal Win!

Carlos Yulo - Hidilyn Diaz - Men's Floor Exercise - Olympic Games 2024 - Philippines Gymnastics - Sports History

Watch out, world! Carlos Yulo just flipped the script, becoming the first Filipino to snag a gymnastics gold at the Olympics! 🎉🇵🇭

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Carlos Yulo captured the hearts of the nation and the world by winning the Philippines' first-ever gold medal in gymnastics at the Olympic Games. The diminutive yet incredibly talented gymnast, standing at just 5 feet tall, made a monumental leap from being an underdog to soaring like an eagle amidst the world's best. On August 3, during an electrifying final performance in the men's floor exercise, Yulo delivered a perfect routine that not only showcased his incredible skills but also his unwavering determination.

Yulo's victory marks a historic moment for the Philippines, making him the first Filipino athlete to earn an Olympic medal of any color in gymnastics, and just the second athlete ever to bring home an Olympic gold for the country. Finishing ahead of defending champion Artem Dolgopyat from Israel, Yulo's precise execution and artistry on the mat turned him from the smallest competitor into a giant on the international stage. The crowd erupted as Yulo landed his final move, sealing his place in Olympic history.

This remarkable achievement comes three years post his Tokyo Olympic slip-up, where he failed to secure a medal. With resilience, he learned from that experience and transformed his training, resulting in a spectacular comeback that will be remembered for generations to come. The mixture of pressure and passion fueled Yulo's performance, bringing joy not only to himself but to an entire nation that had pinned its hopes on him. Fans gathered to celebrate his victory, underscoring the power of sports to unite and inspire.

As Yulo basks in the glory of his victory, it's noteworthy that Simone Biles also added to her legendary status, winning career gold number seven at these games, making headlines along with our Filipino star. This Olympic season has truly been a whirlwind of unforgettable performances and records, reminding us all that in the world of sports, anything is possible. Whether it’s Biles’ stunning vault routines or Yulo’s flawless floor exercises, these athletes have shown us that dedication and hard work can indeed lead to golden dreams come true.

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Carlos Yulo delivers clutch routine for historic floor exercise gold ... (Olympics)

The 24-year-old is the first Filipino to win a medal of any colour in gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

Gymnastics recap, Aug. 3: Carlos Yulo wins Philippines' first Olympic ... (NBC Olympics)

Artistic gymnastics continued on Aug. 3 with the first day of event finals. Carlos Yulo nabbed the first Olympic medal for the Philippines in gymnastics and ...

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Carlos Yulo becomes the 2nd athlete from the Philippines ever to ... (ABC News)

Simone Biles earned her seventh Olympic gold medal, soaring to victory in the women's vault final.

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Carlos Yulo wins gold to become Philippines' second Olympic ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Carlos Yulo is now only the second Philippine athlete to become an Olympic champion after winning the gold medal in the artistic gymnastics men's floor ...

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Gymnast Carlos Yulo becomes the second athlete from the ... (goskagit.com)

Carlos Yulo won the second Olympic gold medal ever for the Philippines, edging defending champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in the men's floor exercise ...

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Golden hour: Gymnast Carlos Yulo finally nails biggest Olympics prize (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Carlos Edriel Yulo was the smallest competitor but he stood tallest to deliver just the second gold for the Philippines in its 100-year ...

Gymnastics recap, Aug. 3: Biles wins career gold No. 7, Yulo ... (NBC Olympics)

Artistic gymnastics continued on Aug. 3 with the first day of event finals. Simone Biles grabbed career gold No. 7 and Carlos Yulo and Rhys McClenaghan both ...

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King Carlos Yulo delivers Olympic gold for Philippines (Philstar.com)

Three years after his Tokyo slip, gymnast Carlos Yulo emerged as an Olympic golden boy, coming through with the performance of his life and delivering a ...

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Carlos Yulo wins gold with powerful performance in floor exercise (INQUIRER.net)

Carlos Yulo, the diminutive gymnast became an instant giant on the global stage when he won the country's first gold medal in Paris.

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Carlos Yulo Wins 2nd Olympic Gold Medal Ever for Philippines (Jakarta Globe)

The 24-year-old Yulo scored 15.000, just ahead of Dolgopyat, the defending champion at 14.966. Jake Jarman of Britain claimed the bronze with a 14.933. Yulo ...

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Ph gymnast Carlos Yulo wins Olympic Gold in floor exercise event at ... (GMA News Online)

Gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo became the second Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal as he topped Artistic Gymnastics men's floor exercise event at the Paris ...

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Gymnast Carlos Yulo gives Philippines its second Olympic gold (The Star Online)

PARIS, (France): Twice, Carlos Yulo let out a roar during the floor exercise finals of men's gymnastics in the Paris Olympics.

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With gold, Carlos Yulo puts PH greatness on world stage anew (The Star Online)

PARIS: The Filipino dynamo won the floor exercise gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics with an upgraded difficulty in his routine and an execution that ...

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Philippines rejoices in Yulo gold, gymnast gets HK$1.35 million ... (South China Morning Post)

Carlos Yulo took home gold in the men's floor exercise in Paris, only his country's second gold medal ever at the Games.

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Carlos Yulo "overwhelmed" after winning historic Philippines gold (Insidethegames.biz)

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo triumphed in the men's floor exercise on Saturday, winning The Philippines' second Olympic gold in history.

Philippines gold medal gymnast Carlos Yulo to receive house, cash ... (NBC Olympics)

With his gold medal-winning floor routine on Saturday, Carlos Yulo became the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines, ...

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'Overwhelmed' Yulo wins historic Olympic gymnastics gold for ... (The Japan Times)

The 24-year-old broke down in tears after matching the achievement of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won gold at the Tokyo Games three years ago.

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Carlos Yulo wins second gold medal at the Paris Olympics - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Carlos Yulo is the first Filipino athlete to win two Olympic gold medals.

Philippines' Carlos Yulo Wins Second Olympic Gold In Men's Vault (Barron's)

Carlos Yulo of the Philippines won gold in the men's vault at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, a day after claiming the floor title at Bercy Arena.

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Carlos Yulo does it again with back-to-back golds at the Paris 2024 ... (Tatler Asia)

Carlos Yulo makes history as he becomes a two-time gold medallist in Artistic Gymnastics.

For the second consecutive day, Carlos Yulo wins gold for the ... (NBC Olympics)

Just one day after winning an historic gold medal for the Philippines on the floor exercise, Yulo picked up a second gold medal on the vault (15.116), ...

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Paris Olympics: Carlos Yulo bags 2nd gold for PH in gymnastics (INQUIRER.net)

Paris Olympics: Carlos Yulo bags 2nd gold medal for Philippines in gymnastics where he leapt to the top of the leaderboard in vault final.

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Double gold: Carlos Yulo makes history after Olympic vault reign (Rappler)

Carlos Yulo becomes the Philippines' first double Olympic gold medalist as he reigns supreme in the men's vault final in the Paris Olympics.

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