It was incredible to watch live, she couldn't believe she actually pulled it off. China had won the previous 3 weight classes in a row so far, Diaz' competitor Liao Qiuyun made all six of her attempts but the Chinese team didn't count on Hidilyn being able to make this for the win.
Imagine being this person. The Philipines have been competing in the Olympics for decades A FUCKING CENTURY, never once won a gold medal. Then you, after training your entire life, become the first person to EVER do it I cannot fathom the pride this person must feel and I'm getting major secondhand happiness here.
This feat is more impressive upon learning that she was stuck in Malaysia and had no access to proper training facilities due to lockdown. She is seen training in a gazebo of someone's backyard leading up to Olympics.
Afferbeck_ on July 26th, 2021 at 15:25 UTC »
Video of her winning lift here
It was incredible to watch live, she couldn't believe she actually pulled it off. China had won the previous 3 weight classes in a row so far, Diaz' competitor Liao Qiuyun made all six of her attempts but the Chinese team didn't count on Hidilyn being able to make this for the win.
stupidrobots on July 26th, 2021 at 15:47 UTC »
Imagine being this person. The Philipines have been competing in the Olympics for decades A FUCKING CENTURY, never once won a gold medal. Then you, after training your entire life, become the first person to EVER do it I cannot fathom the pride this person must feel and I'm getting major secondhand happiness here.
blackcoffin90 on July 26th, 2021 at 16:08 UTC »
This feat is more impressive upon learning that she was stuck in Malaysia and had no access to proper training facilities due to lockdown. She is seen training in a gazebo of someone's backyard leading up to Olympics.