Carlos Yulo’s dominance – just like two years ago in the Paris Olympics – happened just once again in the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games on Friday in Japan.
After a disastrous qualifying round campaign last Monday that almost eliminated him, the three-time world champion proved to be a winner as he bounced back when it mattered most by scoring 14.599 points in the final to win his second gold medal.
Iran’s Mahdi Olfati settled for silver with 14.533 while Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Ki got the bronze with 14.166.
He finished seventh among eight qualified gymnasts in Monday’s vault qualification after a disastrous landing.
But this time, Yulo made sure he would get his second gold medal after winning the men’s floor exercise gold last Thursday.
Yulo is also set to see action at the parallel bars later Friday.
He gave Team Philippines its second gold medal so far.