Carlos Yulo clinches 2nd Olympic gold in Paris

Updated Mon, August 5, 2024 at 8:57 PM Published Sat, August 3, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Carlos Yulo secured the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal in gymnastics by winning the men's floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a score of 15.000.

He then won a second gold medal in the vault event, making him the sole Filipino gymnast to achieve multiple gold medals in a single Olympic Games.

Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino stated that their prayers have been answered and they have already broken the record for the Olympics.

Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann added that this success is destined for the Philippines and thanked everyone for their support.

With Yulo's two golds, the Philippines has surpassed its Tokyo 2021 Olympic performance and is aiming for more achievements.

Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas are contending for medals, and pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena is competing in the men's pole vault final.

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