Congratulations to this talented Olympian! 👏👏👏
Olympian Hidilyn Diaz won the first-ever gold medal for the Philippines on July 26, 2021 in the women’s 55 kg (121-pound) weightlifting category for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Philippines have competed in the Olympics for the last 97 years.
The 30-year-old broke a world record after lifting a combined weight of 493.8 pounds!
” I cannot believe my name is in the Olympic record. So I’m really thankful,” Diaz said. “God is Amazing! God is Amazing!”
After winning, the four-time Olympian praised God and lifted up the Miraculous Medal she wore around her neck.
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She also points her finger up after winning, implicating her gratitude towards God.
Here’s another video below:
PURE EMOTION from Hidilyn Diaz as she wins the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal in any sport 🇵🇭#TokyoOlympics | @OnHerTurf | #OlympicHERstory pic.twitter.com/uZPw1B2ISk
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 26, 2021
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Diaz also posted a photo of her Miraculous Medal prior to her historic win.
Here’s the photo below:
Diaz’s translated post reads, “Thank you for the delivery, @davepan83. I remember leaflets of angels and Sacred heart of Jesus in the ones you gave. I will read it. Thank you everyone for your prayers, we don’t just have to face opponents in the game, there is also a virus. So please pray for our safety.”
The Olympian later thanked her Instagram followers and again lifted the Miraculous Medal.
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Diaz’s post reads, “Thank you for praying. 🇵🇭 🙏”
What a beautiful witness! 😇 Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, pray for us! 🙏
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[See also: The Hidden Symbolism in the Miraculous Medal]
[See also: Meet the Young Catholic Gymnast Taking Her Faith to the Tokyo Olympics: “I Feel So Blessed”]