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It took almost 100 years for it to happen, but the Philippines finally got its first Olympic gold medal last July. Hidilyn Diaz outlifted her competition in the women’s 55 KG event at the Tokyo Games, breaking the Olympic record in the process.

“Nakaya natin… kaya natin ito,” she said, breathless, teary-eyed, and excited, when she met up with the Philippine press right after her win.

“Akala natin imposible. Akala ko din imposible. Nasa pandemic” she said. “ challenges or trials God, guide Proud Pinoy.”