A newfound Olympic spirit has gripped the Philippines, even among those previously indifferent to sports. The “Golden Boy,” Carlos Yulo, returning triumphant from the Paris 2024 Olympics has set the nation abuzz. In a country not traditionally known for its gymnastics prowess, Yulo’s achievements stand out remarkably.
Yulo is the Philippines’ second Olympic gold medalist. NBC News wrote, “The Philippines’ first male athlete to win Olympic gold prompts an outpouring of #PinoyPride.” Yulo has now become world-famous, proving his mettle on the global stage.
He didn’t just meet expectations — he exceeded them, winning two gold medals in total for gymnastics events. Medals As the Games held its closing ceremony on Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, the 2024 Summer Games medal table on the Olympics’ official website shows the Philippines ranking 37th with a total haul of two gold and two bronze medals.
There were 206 participating nations for the 2024 Olympics. Yulo won the two golds in the Men’s Floor Artistic Gymnastics and Men’s Vault Artistic Gymnastics events, while the two bronze medals were earned by boxers Aira Villegas (women’s boxing 50 kg event) and Nesthy Petecio (women’s boxing 57 kg event). These four medals bring the country’s total Olympic tally to 18 (three gold, five silver and 10 bronze).
The Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist is weightlifter Hidilyn Francisco Diaz-Naranjo, who topped the women’s 55 kg category at the 2020 Summer Oly.