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Look: 10 best photos from Paris Olympics Day 9; Filipino athlete wins double gold

In a historic two gold medals in two consecutive days, Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines won the men's vault event in Paris on Sunday

Published: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 8:16 PM

Updated: Mon 5 Aug 2024, 8:19 PM

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Carlos Edriel Yulo emotional after winning gold in men's vault

Carlos Edriel Yulo emotional after winning gold in men's vault

On Day 9, the Filipino community rejoiced as Carlos Edriel Yulo bagged a historic double gold, his second medal in two consecutive days. The athlete won the men's vault event, and made history for the Philippines. After the win, an emotional Yulo could be seen; the athlete is now bracing for a hero's welcome in Manila.

History was also created when Novak Djokovic of Serbia became the oldest player to win the Olympic singles title since the sport returned to the Games in 1988. The 37-year-old athlete fell to his knees and sobbed in the centre of the court, after he consoled his opponent, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.


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Here are some top photos from Day 9 of the Paris Olympics 2024.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hugs gold medallist Novak Djokovic of Serbia

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hugs gold medallist Novak Djokovic of Serbia

Carlos Edriel Yulo during the men's vault. Photo: Olympic Games/X

Carlos Edriel Yulo during the men's vault. Photo: Olympic Games/X

Irene Sanchez-Escribano of Spain, Lea Meyer of Germany and Alice Finot of France in action during heat 3 of women's 3000m steeplechase round 1

Irene Sanchez-Escribano of Spain, Lea Meyer of Germany and Alice Finot of France in action during heat 3 of women's 3000m steeplechase round 1

Raj Kumar Pal of India scores the winning penalty during the penalty shootout during India vs Great Britain in men's quarter-final hockey

Raj Kumar Pal of India scores the winning penalty during the penalty shootout during India vs Great Britain in men's quarter-final hockey

Clement Bessaguet of France in action during 25m rapid fire pistol men's qual-stage 1

Clement Bessaguet of France in action during 25m rapid fire pistol men's qual-stage 1

Athletes in action during heat 2 of women's 3000m steeplechase round 1

Athletes in action during heat 2 of women's 3000m steeplechase round 1

Bobby Finke of the United States in action during the men's 1500m freestyle final

Bobby Finke of the United States in action during the men's 1500m freestyle final

Mingkun Zhang of China in action during men's long jump qualification

Mingkun Zhang of China in action during men's long jump qualification

Elif Sahin of Turkey, Zehra Gunes of Turkey and Ilkin Aydin of Turkey in action during Italy vs Turkey women's preliminary round Pool C volleyball

Elif Sahin of Turkey, Zehra Gunes of Turkey and Ilkin Aydin of Turkey in action during Italy vs Turkey women's preliminary round Pool C volleyball

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