When Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo edged reigning Olympic and world champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel Saturday in the men's artistic gymnastics floor exercise final, he won more than just a gold medal. The Philippines' House of Representatives also voted to award Yulo 3 million Philippine pesos (about $51,900) for his gold medal, multiple news outlets from the country reported. It's also the first Olympic gold medal for a Filipino male athlete. SIMONE BILES MAKES OLYMPIC HISTORY AFTER WINNING GOLD MEDAL IN WOMEN'S VAULT FINALShe, too, was awarded a house at the time. Yulo has a chance to win another gold medal Sunday.

Source: Fox News August 04, 2024 02:24 UTC