Filipino Olympian medalists throughout 100 years of PH participation

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The Paris 2024 Olympics may have concluded, but it will forerver be in the Philippines sports history.

The Philippine centennial team made history at the 2024 Olympics after gymnast Carlos Yulo won two Olympic gold medals for floor exercise and vault in men's artistic gymnastics.

Female boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas also won separate bronze medals in their respective weight categories in boxing.

Aside from these, the Paris 2024 Olympics was also special because it marked the centenary of the Philippines' participation to the prestigious Olympic Games.

Since 1924, the Philippines has been sending athletes to every Olympic games except during the Moscow 1980 Olympics when it joined the American-led boycott.

In 100 years, the Philippines tallied three gold medals, five silver medals, and 10 bronze medals.

Get to know these Filipino Olympians who took home medals in this gallery.


Carlos Yulo's 1st gold
Carlos Yulo's 2nd gold
Hidilyn Diaz's gold
Hidilyn Diaz's silver
Onyok Velasco
Carlo Paalam
Anthony Villanueva
Nesthy Petecio's silver
Nesthy Petecio's bronze
Aira Villegas
Eumir Marcial
Teofilo Yldefonso in Amsterdam
Teofilo Yldefonso in Los Angeles
Simeon Toribio
Jose Villanueva
Miguel White
Leopoldo Serantes
Roel Velasco

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