Carlos Yulo makes vault final in Tokyo Olympics after floor exercise exit
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes in the vault event of the artistic gymnastics men’s qualification during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on July 24, 2021. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Yulo secured a spot in the Artistic Gymnastics men’s vault final of the Tokyo Olympics at Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Japan.
Yulo remained in the running for a medal in Tokyo after he placed sixth in vault with a score of 14.712 in the qualification on Saturday.
The top eight athletes of each apparatus advance to the medal round.
Carlos Yulo now on vault. Gymnastics officials pegged him as a podium finisher in this discipline. Let's see. #Tokyo2020 #InquirerXOlympics | @ftjochoaINQ pic.twitter.com/3anWQZbINX
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The 21-year-old Yulo, however, failed to make the floor exercise final where he is considered a top gold bet after ruling the same event in the world championships in 2019.
Yulo was visibly upset after tallying just 13.566 in his favorite event where he managed to end his routine strong following a shaky start.
The men’s vault final is on August 2.
