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Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz Graduates From De La Salle-College Of St. Benilde
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Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippine weightlifter who made history by clinching the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal, shared her joy as she recently graduated from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
The athlete took to social media to post her graduation photos with a heartfelt caption that resonated with thousands of followers.
"Nakakaiyak din pala. Not an ordinary day," Diaz began, reflecting on her arduous and extraordinary journey. It took her an impressive 16 years to achieve this milestone, during which she faced numerous challenges and hurdles. Diaz candidly revealed that she had to shift courses, transfer schools, and even take a leave of absence to balance her rigorous weightlifting training with her academic pursuits.
"Dreaming of graduating from college and earning a degree while preparing for the Olympics. Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ko," she admitted. The road was far from easy, as she experienced sleepless nights and exhausting days while juggling the demands of being a student-athlete at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Yet, her indomitable spirit and relentless determination proved that achieving the seemingly impossible was, indeed, possible. In her caption, Diaz shared words of encouragement for student-athletes, youngsters, and all those aspiring to complete their education. She affirmed that age is not a barrier and that the journey might be challenging, but the end result is unequivocally worth it.
"I never imagined reaching this point. But here I stand," Diaz proudly declared. Her remarkable achievement symbolizes the triumph of hard work, passion, and the unwavering support of loved ones.
With gratitude, Diaz acknowledged the pivotal role played by her husband, parents, family, friends, batchmates, thesis mates, and instructors throughout her journey. "With God's dream as my compass," she stated, "thank you for making it possible. This milestone is for all of us."
As Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, Olympic Gold Medalist, now holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management, her story serves as a beacon of inspiration to many. It showcases that with determination, perseverance, and the support of a loving community, one can surmount any challenge and reach new heights.
Diaz's extraordinary feat as an Olympic champion and college graduate has touched the hearts of people worldwide, as they continue to celebrate her remarkable accomplishments both on and off the weightlifting platform. Her journey will forever be etched in history as a testament to the power of dreaming big and striving for greatness.
The athlete took to social media to post her graduation photos with a heartfelt caption that resonated with thousands of followers.
"Nakakaiyak din pala. Not an ordinary day," Diaz began, reflecting on her arduous and extraordinary journey. It took her an impressive 16 years to achieve this milestone, during which she faced numerous challenges and hurdles. Diaz candidly revealed that she had to shift courses, transfer schools, and even take a leave of absence to balance her rigorous weightlifting training with her academic pursuits.
"Dreaming of graduating from college and earning a degree while preparing for the Olympics. Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ko," she admitted. The road was far from easy, as she experienced sleepless nights and exhausting days while juggling the demands of being a student-athlete at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Yet, her indomitable spirit and relentless determination proved that achieving the seemingly impossible was, indeed, possible. In her caption, Diaz shared words of encouragement for student-athletes, youngsters, and all those aspiring to complete their education. She affirmed that age is not a barrier and that the journey might be challenging, but the end result is unequivocally worth it.
"I never imagined reaching this point. But here I stand," Diaz proudly declared. Her remarkable achievement symbolizes the triumph of hard work, passion, and the unwavering support of loved ones.
With gratitude, Diaz acknowledged the pivotal role played by her husband, parents, family, friends, batchmates, thesis mates, and instructors throughout her journey. "With God's dream as my compass," she stated, "thank you for making it possible. This milestone is for all of us."
As Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, Olympic Gold Medalist, now holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management, her story serves as a beacon of inspiration to many. It showcases that with determination, perseverance, and the support of a loving community, one can surmount any challenge and reach new heights.
Diaz's extraordinary feat as an Olympic champion and college graduate has touched the hearts of people worldwide, as they continue to celebrate her remarkable accomplishments both on and off the weightlifting platform. Her journey will forever be etched in history as a testament to the power of dreaming big and striving for greatness.
Jul 24, 2023
