gymnast from the Philippines has won two gold medals at Paris Olympics. He becomes only second Filipino ever to win gold. Carlos Yulo, 24, won gold in men's floor exercise and vault events. Mr Yulo will get more than medals. He will return to the Philippines as hero. He has been promised many gifts. real estate company will give him fully-furnished two-bedroom apartment in Manila. Philippine government will give him 10 million Philippine pesos. He will be showered with other gifts. These include free ramen, macaroni and cheese, and grilled chicken for life. And, if all that fast food gives him stomach problems, medical clinic has offered him free colonoscopies for life.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Mr Yulo. He wrote: "No words can express how proud we are of you, Carlos. You have achieved gold for Philippines not once, but twice. Filipinos all over world stood united, cheering and rooting for you." Yulo told reporters he was surprised at winning two gold medals. After he won his first medal, he said: "I was just hoping to perform well. I didn't really expect medal." He was even more surprised at his second success. He stated: "It really felt like bonus for me. I was so hyped because I had won that gold medal day before." He added: "I dedicate this to all Filipino people who supported me."
