Carlos Yulo ended his scintillating Paris Games run with another historic feat.
Yulo became the Philippines’ first double Olympic gold medalist after reigning in the men’s artistic gymnastics vault final at the Bercy Arena on Sunday, August 4.
Riding on the momentum of his golden performance in floor exercise, the 24-year-old Yulo averaged 15.116 points to claim the top prize as he sent the country to a frenzied celebration for the second straight night.
Yulo impressed with his first vault and netted 15.433 points then garnered 14.800 points in his second vault, finally getting the job done after placing fourth place in the same apparatus in the Tokyo Games three years ago.
Armenia’s Artur Davtyan settled for silver for the second straight Games with 14.966 points, while Great Britain’s Harry Hepworth bagged bronze with 14.949 points. – Rappler.com
