Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo got a bizarre list of rewards for winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics, which includes a cash prize, a three-bedroom condo, and free colonoscopies for life.
The 24-year-old secured gold in both the men’s floor event and the men’s vault final, becoming the first Filipino male gymnast to climb the Olympic podium. His victories are a significant milestone for the Philippines, a country that had previously only earned one Olympic medal in gymnastics in over 100 years of participation.
Yulo has been showered with an eclectic mix of rewards in recognition of his achievements. Among the more conventional prizes are a condominium unit valued at approximately $414,000, upgraded from two bedrooms to three after his second gold medal win, and over ten million Philippine pesos from the local government and private companies. He also received a $20,000 voucher for a department store, unlimited entry to a popular buffet chain, and a lifetime supply of ramen.
The most bizarre reward on the list is a lifetime of free colonoscopies. It seems the celebration committee couldn’t quite decide whether they were dealing with a sports champion or someone needing a gastroenterologist.
Regardless, Yulo’s double gold performance at the Paris Olympics is nothing short of historic. as the Philippines now finds itself rubbing shoulders with gymnastics powerhouses like the United States, Japan, and China on the gold medals list. The only difference? Those countries have over 150 Olympic medals combined, while the Philippines has two—both thanks to Yulo.
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