Philippines gymnast Carlos E. Yulo didn't just win a gold medal at this summer's Olympic Games, he's also won a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The 24-year-old gymnast made history as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines when he won the top prize for his floor exercise on August 3. The following day, he earned a second gold medal for his vault routine. He is only the second athlete from the Philippines to win the top prize. Hidilyn Diaz won the country's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for weightlifting.

24-year-old gold medal gymnast from the Philippines to be awarded a condo valued at $414,046, cash prizes and more

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In the final women's gymnastics event of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA brought home two more medals, as Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles won silver and bronze, respectively, in the floor exercise final. But a score change for Chiles decided the fate for her and Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu.  ...

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Could Jordan Chiles lose her bronze medal? Romania is protesting the floor exercise results, challenging the American's claim to the podium.

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Olympian Ryan Crouser, who won a historic third-straight Olympic gold medal in shot put Saturday, talks to TODAY about how overcoming challenges and self doubt makes the win "all the sweeter." He also reveals why he's much more nervous as a coach than an athlete and hints at whether he plans to compete at the 2028 Games. "That'd be a dream come true," he says.

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The Olympic schedule for Monday, Aug. 5, is filled with exciting events and record-breaking athletes, so be sure to tune in. Highlights include the women’s gymnastics balance beam finals, where U.S. stars Simone Biles and Suni Lee will go head-to-head once again, after the all-around final that saw Biles earn gold and Lee, bronze.

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

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Relish in the dog days of summer with a delectably affordable treat. On Aug. 5, Wendy’s announced a deal that’s sure to make all Frosty lovers reach for their straws, spoons and fries. Starting today, the chain is selling $1 small Frosty treats at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide through Sept. 15.

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Justin Best led Team USA to the top of the podium in the men's four rowing event at the 2024 Summer Olympics — and now he's going for the gold in his love life. The rowing star proposed to his girlfriend, Lainey Duncan, live on TODAY in Paris on Aug. 5, in what appeared to be a complete surprise for his longtime partner.

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Simone Biles weighed in on a common question asked to Olympic athletes. Biles, who became the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history on July 30, gave her honest opinion on the social media site X. “You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal...

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During a semi-final surfing match in Tahiti for the Paris Olympics, a surprise guest made an appearance– a humpback whale! Meanwhile, U.S. surfer Caroline Marks was carried by fellow team members in a traditional victory celebration called the “chair” honor. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has the Olympic Boost.

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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It’s a tough day for fitness enthusiasts in Florida as a well-known gym chain is pulling out of the state. The New York Sports Club, previously known as Around the Clock Fitness, has announced the closure of three locations across Florida, affecting both the local fitness community and the employees.

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Olympic shot put legend Ryan Crouser showed TODAY one of the weapons he's employed to win a record three straight gold medals — a giant right hand that's noticeably bigger than his left. The 6-foot7, 320-pound Crouser put his hands out side by side on Aug. 5 as he...

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The Philippines entered the 2024 Summer Games in Paris with just one gold in the country’s 100 years of participating in the Olympics. One diminutive man tripled the nation’s total in a matter of two days, and he rewarded handsomely for it. Carlos Yulo, a 4’11” Olympic men’s gymnast, carried the Philippines on his back...
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Filipino gymnast awarded with giant prize haul after 2 gold medals

Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo of the Philippines is coming home to a new...

Filipino gymnast awarded with giant prize haul after 2 gold medals

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