An Olympic athlete has received a ridiculous list of prizes after winning two gold medals.
Philippines gymnast Carlos Yulo made history on August 3 after he prevailed in the men’s floor event with a score of 15.000, beating Israeli Artem Dolgopyat’s score by 0.034. This makes him the first male athlete in the Philippines' history to win a gold medal.
Twenty-four hours later, Yulo cemented his legendary status when he took the top spot in the men’s floor and vault events.
The 24-year-old scored an average of 15.116 on the vault, ahead of Armenia's Artur Davtyan (14.966) and Britain's Harry Hepworth (14.949).
The gymnast's achievements have been celebrated across the Philippines, as the first and only time the country earned a gold medal was at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Many of the nation's notable figures have applauded Yulo, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
"No words can express how proud we are of you, Caloy. You have achieved GOLD for the Philippines not once, but twice! Filipinos all over the world stood united, cheering and rooting for you," Marcos wrote, as cited by BBC.
According to the outlet, the Philippine government announced that they will reward Yulo for his outstanding victory by giving him a list of prizes, including a three-bedroom condo unit that’s estimated to sell for $414,000 as well as 10 million ($173,300) Philippine pesos.
The list doesn’t end there though, as the young athlete will also be offered lifetime supplies of free buffets, baked mac and cheese, and chicken inasal, a grilled chicken dish, by different restaurants. He will also get a congressional medal, an additional 6 million pesos ($104,000) in cash incentives, unlimited colonoscopies, and gastroenterology consultations - but only after he turns 45.
In addition to this, a car lights specialist offered Yulo a free set of headlights and fog lights for his car, a wedding photographer vowed to give free services to the 24-year-old and another business proposed a lifetime supply of phone cases.
Yulo collapsed to the ground in tears when he realized he had secured the gold for his country on Saturday.
“I don’t know what to say,” he said, per The Guardian. “We are a really small country … So to be able to get a gold medal for us is big for us, huge. I dedicate this to the Filipino people who supported me.”
It's been reported that the gymnast's hometown of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is preparing a "hero's welcome" for the young star.
“The grandest welcome will greet him and all our Paris Olympians. When we meet him, we will present Carlos Yulo cash incentives, awards, and symbols of the eternal gratitude of the proud capital city of the Philippines,” the city's mayor, Honey Lacuna, said, per BBC.
Congratulations, Carlos Yulo!
