It happened again with Carlos Yulo. The Filipino gymnast won his second Asian Games gold after completing the vault with perfection in the men’s final of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, less than 24 hours after he won his first gold medal in the men’s floor exercise competition. Yulo earned 14.599 points to earn the Philippines‘ second gold of the Games. The two wins back-to-back also completed another historic season for the famed career of the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Carlos Yulo Wins Second Asian Games Gold
Yulo dominated the eight-man men’s vault final on Friday, September 25, at the Nagoya General Gymnasium.
He recorded:
- First vault: 14.733
- Second vault: 14.466
- Final average: 14.599
Iran’s Mahdi Olfati took silver with 14.533, while Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Ki won bronze with 14.116.
The result gave Carlos Yulo his second Asian Games gold medal and brought the Philippines’ gold-medal total to two, with both victories coming from the gymnast.
Carlos Yulo Asian Games Gold: Back-to-Back Victories
Yulo’s vault victory came just one day after his historic floor exercise win.
First gold came in floor exercise
Yulo has won the Asian Games gold medal in floor exercise with a score of 14.666 on Thursday, September 24. Kazakhstan’s Milad Karimi won silver (14.600) while Japan’s Shoma Tsukiyama finished with bronze (14.566).
The win was notable, completing the series of major international wins that had been missing from Yulo’s record. The 26-year-old had previously claimed Olympic, World, Asian Championship, and Southeast Asian Games medals before picking up the Asian Games gold.
Less than a day later, he added another one.
Carlos Yulo’s 2026 Asian Games Medal Run
The Carlos Yulo Asian Games 2026 campaign has been one of the biggest stories for Team Philippines.
His two gold medals came in:
- Men’s floor exercise – Gold: 14.666
- Men’s vault – Gold: 14.599
Yulo went to the Asian Games with a two-time Olympic gold medal (floor exercise & vault in Paris 2024). His two Olympic gold medals and being one of the top gymnastics athletes in the country have been recorded by the Philippine Olympic Committee.
His 2026 Asian Games results now add another chapter to that record.
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Yulo also placed second in the two gold medals that he won, and later participated in the men’s parallel bars final on September 25. He finished fourth, ending his Asian Games campaign with two gold medals.
This victory leaves Yulo with two medals in his pocket from three apparatus finals in the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
He also proves, through his performances, the significance of his long association with Japan. Yulo spent a lot of time training and studying in Japan, and his actions in Nagoya were particularly significant, the Olympic Council of Asia said.
FAQs
How many Asian Games gold medals has Carlos Yulo won?
Carlos Yulo has won two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games, taking gold in floor exercise and vault.
What was Carlos Yulo’s vault score?
Yulo scored 14.733 on his first vault and 14.466 on his second, producing a final average of 14.599.
When did Carlos Yulo win his first Asian Games gold?
He won his first Asian Games gold medal in the men’s floor exercise final on September 24, 2026, scoring 14.666.
How many Olympic gold medals does Carlos Yulo have?
Yulo has two Olympic gold medals, both won in artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
