A more confident Carlos Yulo targets redemption as he once again takes a shot at Olympic glory, this time in Paris.
As the countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 continues, Carlos Yulo is raring to represent the Philippines once again on the grandest sporting stage of all.
Yulo is driven to rebound from his heartbreaking Tokyo 2020 stint as he sets his sights on becoming the second Filipino gold medalist in history.
As he prepares for the daunting challenge ahead, the 24-year-old stalwart takes a moment to reflect, sharing to One Sports a heartfelt message to his younger self.
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Yulo, hailing from Malate, Manila, started his career in gymnastics at the tender age of seven, under the guidance of his grandfather Rodrigo Frisco, who introduced him to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines.
From that moment, his passion for the sport blossomed.
As Yulo grew older, he would then make a name for himself in both the Palarong Pambansa and the Philippine National Games.
His talent and potential soon attracted the attention of Japanese mentor Munehiro Kugimiya, who helped lay the groundwork for his future historic triumphs.
In 2018, Yulo made history by becoming the first Filipino gymnast to win a medal – a bronze – at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
The following year, the 4-foot-11 dynamo, at the age of 19, clinched the gold medal in the floor exercise at the 2019 WAGC, etching his name in the sporting annals as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian male world champion.
From there, Yulo started capturing one medal after another in various international competitions.
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As he gets ready for a second shot at Olympic glory, the Philippine gymnastics ace will enter Paris as a man polished by his own struggle and even more confident to seize the day.
“Super proud ako sa naabot mo and siyempre sa hard work na ginawa mo sa training and lahat ng sacrifices,” Yulo told his younger self.
“Time mo na ngayon. Maging confident ka. Ginawa mo na ‘to ng maraming beses. Just enjoy ‘yung competition and huwag masiyadong kabahan siyempre, and ialay mo ‘to para kay Lord.”
(With reports from Ohmer Bautista)
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Story Summary:
- Carlos Yulo gears up for Olympic redemption: After a disappointing Tokyo 2020, Yulo eyes history as he aims to become the second Filipino Olympic gold medalist at Paris 2024.
- Early beginnings and rise to international acclaim: Hailing from Malate, Manila, Yulo's journey in gymnastics began at age seven under his grandfather's guidance. His career highlights include a historic gold at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
- Preparation and mindset for Paris 2024: Yulo reflects on his journey, emphasizing confidence and dedication as he prepares to compete on the global stage once again, sharing a heartfelt message of encouragement to his younger self.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]