AUGUST 2024 will forever be remembered as the time Carlos Yulo took his place in the pantheon of greats.
The two-time gymnastics world champion from Leveriza Street in Malate, Manila, carved his name in history when he flipped, twisted and tumbled to Olympic gold in Paris in two of his pet events — the floor exercise and vault .Yulo's dazzling show he performed over two unforgettable days in August in the City of Lights installed him as the greatest Philippine Olympian of all time.
And for that, Philippine Sportswriters' Association is recognizing Yulo as its top achiever for the month of August.Honorable mention were lady boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, who complemented the golden boy with bronze medals in the women's 57-kilogram and 50-kg class, respectively.Outside the Paris Games, it was 17-year-old golfer Rianne Malixi, obstacle course racer Precious Cabuya and wushu athlete Jones Inso Llabre, who shone brightest.
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