gold medalist

Filipino gymnast who won 2 Olympic golds in Paris gets hero’s welcome and free buffets for life

The 24-year-old’s wins in the men’s floor exercise and vault were the largest victory ever by a Filipino athlete since the Philippines joined the Games a century ago
The euphoria over Yulo’s wins has provided a respite for a nation long ridden with poverty, deep divisions and conflicts

By AP · 13 August 2024