Carlos Yulo expressed gratitude after putting in a brilliant performance to win the first gold medal for Philippines at the ongoing Paris 2024 Games.
Yulo won gold in the artistic gymnastics men’s floor event on Saturday, getting an impressive total of 15,000 points with a difficulty score of 6.600 (highest in this event) and executing comfortably with an 8,000 score.
“I’m so overwhelmed. I’m feeling grateful for having this medal and for God. He protected me as always,” the 24-year-old said after a brilliant display.