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Hidilyn Diaz

Filipino Olympic weightlifter, Philippines' first Olympic Gold Medalist

Hidilyn Diaz is a Filipino Olympic weightlifter, Philippines' first Olympic Gold Medalist.

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: Philippines

Overview

Professional record

Hidilyn Diaz is a Filipino Olympic weightlifter, Philippines' first Olympic Gold Medalist. Her professional record spans weightlifter.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Hidilyn Diaz
Native name: 伊迪琳·迪亞斯
Born: 20 February 1991
Birthplace: Zamboanga
Citizenship: Philippines
Occupation: weightlifter
Education: De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde

FigureAsia Record

Selected recognition

2022 FigureAsia 2022 Women 100 No. 100 2021 Asia's Most Influential Leaders 2021 No. 85 2021 Asia's Future 100 2021 No. 88 2021 Asia's Women 100 2021 No. 97