Hidilyn Diaz

Hidilyn Diaz is a Filipino weightlifter who made history by winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines! Her strength and focus made the entire country proud.

Birthplace: Zamboanga City, Philippines   
Birth Date: February 20, 1991   
Field: Weightlifting

Gold medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Multiple-time SEA Games and Asian Games champion

Awarded as one of the country’s national heroes in sports

nspires young athletes, especially girls, to believe in their power

 Hidilyn proves that girls can be strong, brave, and unstoppable. She’s a symbol of pride for all Filipinos!

Fact   She started lifting weights using plastic bottles filled with sand!