There are multiple sides to Carlos Yulo. The gymnast rose to global stardom during the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he took home not one, but two gold medals for his efforts on the mat: first for the men’s floor exercise final and then on the vault final. The wins have cemented Yulo as one of the most acclaimed athletes in the Philippines, but, as he told Rolling Stone Philippines, he’s adamant about keeping his personal life separate from his professional one.
“Magkaiba si Carlos sa gymnastics, magkaiba si Carlos sa outside gymnastics,” Yulo said in the latest episode of Rolling Stone Philippines Interview. “So hindi ko siya pwede pagsabayan kasi si Carlos sa gymnastics, puro ayun lang iniisip niya talaga, eh. Paano siya gagaling, paano siya makakapag-compete ng gaanong kataas na level.”
Yulo also spoke about how he’s learned to prioritize peace and rest when he’s not training. “Si Carlo sa outside is… sweet and caring talaga,” the gymnast added. “At the same time, kailangan ko rin magpahinga. Hindi ko palagi dapat ini-stress ‘yung sarili ko doon na wala naman ako doon, eh. Ba’t ko pa iniisip ‘yun? Kasi different mindset lang ‘yung ginagawa mo, pero isang katawan lang ‘yung meron ka.”
You can hear Carlos Yulo dive deeper into his career as an athlete in his episode of the Rolling Stone Philippines Interview, now exclusively on our YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carlos Yulo won two Olympic gold medals at the 2024 Paris Games, placing first in both the men’s floor exercise final and vault final.
Carlos Yulo maintains rest and peace by intentionally separating his professional athletic mindset from his daily personal life to prevent unnecessary stress and physical exhaustion.
Carlos Yulo views his gymnastics persona and personal identity as entirely distinct, focusing strictly on high-level performance while training and remaining sweet and caring off mat.
The full video interview with Carlos Yulo is available exclusively on the official Rolling Stone Philippines YouTube channel as part of their feature series.
Carlos Yulo represents the Philippines, where he is recognized as one of the nation’s most celebrated and acclaimed elite athletes following his historical Olympic victories.
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