Carlos Yulo’s rise was not fueled by just, well, rice

It’s a viral photo now, Carlos Yulo having a hearty meal during the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Athletes’ Village in Saint-Denis, France. The photo features a heaping serving of rice, a staple of Filipino meals, but one often demonized in health-conscious circles—notably in sports. And the key quality of its viral-ness was the caption