55 Utterly Weird Photos of What an Athlete’s Body May Look Like

In case you guys are living under a rock somewhere on Mars, you should know that Hidilyn Diaz became the first gold-winning Olympian from the Philippines. During the 2020 Olympic Games, she took home the gold in the 55-kilogram category for weightlifting.

While Hidilyn may look dainty (she is only around 5 feet 3 inches, after all), her ability to lift over 200 kilograms over her head and hold it there should tell you about how much inner strength she has. And just so you know how much hard work she put into her craft, take a look at the calluses all over her hands. It must be uncomfortable shaking hands with Hidilyn!