Filipino weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz earned the nation’s first-ever gold medal, ending the Philippines 97-year gold-less streak. The feat not only garnered praise from the Philippines president but 33 million pesos (roughly $660,000), a house and more from the government, according to Bloomberg.
Diaz will also be given several businessmen
Diaz dominated the women’s weightlifting 121 pounds at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. She finished by lifting an Olympic record 280 pounds.
Following the Olympics, Diaz will be enjoying a new house and a luxury condo gifted by a local billionaire. The house and lot is located in Tagaytay courtesy of Philippine Olympic president Abraham Tolentino and the $280,000 condo is located in Eastwood City courtesy of Chinese Filipino billionaire Andrew Lim Tan, according to a press release.
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Without a gym and stuck in Malaysia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Diaz trained for the Tokyo Olympics using a barbell crafted out of two water bottles and a bamboo pole, according to her Instagram.
“I’m looking forward to enjoying life because I have been in Malaysia for almost two years, so I’m really thankful I can go home now and celebrate with my family and the people who support me,” Diaz told Insider.
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