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Olympic fever as Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines’ first ever gold medal – The Guardian

Filipino weightlifter becomes a national hero despite once facing accusations of plotting against president Rodrigo Duterte

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Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, one day after making history as the Philippines first ever Olympic gold medallist, took top billing in an ecstatic nations newspapers above reports on a major speech by her president.
But for the 30-year-old being showered with…

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