Hidilyn Diaz is a famous Filipino weightlifter and airwoman. She was the youngest competitor in the women’s 58-kg category. Hidilyn is representing her country at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Hidilyn Diaz Profile Summary
| Full Name | Hidilyn Francisco Diaz |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1991, Zamboanga |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Height | 1.58m |
| Country Represented | Ghana |
| Ranking | 5th in the IWF rankings |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Hidilyn Diaz was born on February 20, 1991, in Zamboanga, Philippines. She is the daughter of Eduardo Diaz Sr. and Emelita Diaz. Hidilyn is the fifth of six children.
Hidilyn Diaz grew up wanting to be a banker and trying several sports, like basketball and volleyball. She attended the Universidad de Zamboanga where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Hidilyn stopped the school along the way as a third-year irregular student as she found her degree unsuitable for her.
Hidilyn Diaz went back to school after her success in the 2016 Olympics to pursue a degree related to sports in Manila.
Hidilyn Diaz is the first female weightlifter to compete for the Philippines in the Olympics, and the sixth weightlifter overall.
Hidilyn Diaz Net Worth
Hidilyn Diaz has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is one of the richest weightlifters in the world.
Hidilyn Diaz Boyfriend
Hidilyn Diaz is currently in a relationship with Julius Naranjo a former weightlifter who competed for Guam.
Hidilyn Diaz Tatalog
Hidilyn Diaz has competed in events like the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2007 SEA Games in Thailand, 2006 Asian Games, and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Hidilyn Diaz Achievements
- Weightlifting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women’s 53 kg
- Weightlifting at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Women’s 55 kg
- Weightlifting at the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games – Women’s 53 kg
- Weightlifting at the 2018 Asian Games – Women’s 53 kg
What did Hidilyn Diaz won?
Hidilyn Diaz won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women’s 53-kg weight division. Hidilyn ended the Philippines’ 20-year Olympic medal drought.
Who is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil?
Hidilyn Diaz is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil. She competed in the women’s 53-kg weight division.
Is Hidilyn Diaz a gold medalist?
Hidilyn Diaz is not a gold medalist but she will be looking forward to winning her country’s first gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.