(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo triumphed on Saturday in the men's floor exercise of the gymnastics in Paris for only the second Olympic gold in the history of the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo triumphed on Saturday in the men's floor exercise of the gymnastics in Paris for only the second Olympic gold in the history of the Philippines.The 24-year-old broke down in tears after matching the achievement of weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won gold at the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games.'I just went for it, I didn't hesitate,' said Yulo .
'Britain's Jake Jarman, who had scored highest in qualifying a week ago, achieved 14.933 to take bronze at Bercy Arena.Yulo had warned he was 'shooting for the stars' in Paris after missing out on the podium in Tokyo.And his acrobatic and technically difficult routine proved a hit, scoring higher than the 14.766 he had garnered in qualifying.'I'm so overwhelmed. I'm feeling grateful for having this medal and for God.
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