A gold medal gymnast from the Philippines has been receiving more than just bragging rights for his accomplishment.
Carlos E Yulo, 24, made history on Saturday, August 3 as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines after winning the floor exercise event in men’s gymnastics. Yulo went on to receive another gold medal one day later for his vault routine. Since completing these difficult achievements, various companies have chimed in to make Yulo’s victory even more special.
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One prize gifted to the Olympian was a two-bedroom condo in McKinley Hill township near the country’s capital of Manila. The Filipino real estate company Megaworld announced earlier this month that they would give away these condos to Olympians from the country that specifically retired with a gold medal. Yulo is the only person to have done so.
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The gold medalist was also offered various cash prizes including 10 million Philippine pesos, which is the equivalent of $173,300 while the country’s House of Representatives pledged to give Yulo an additional six million pesos for his achievements.
Various chain restaurants throughout the country have also decided to participate in celebrating Yulo’s gold medals by offering lifetime supplies of ramen, macaroni and cheese, and grilled chicken.
One gastroenterologist gave Yulo free consultations and colonoscopies for life while the University of Mindanao has offered him free college credits if he decides that he wants to go back to school.
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