Inspired by Hidilyn Diaz, Iya Villania breaks out the ‘weights’

Women all over the world were inspired by Hidilyn Diaz’s historic gold medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olypics, and Iya Villania is one of them.

The Kapuso host, mother and proud fitness enthusiast posted a hilarious Instagram story about how the 30-year-old Olympian inspired her to “clean and jerk” at home.

Iya broke out some “weights,” alright, but they were nowhere near as big as what Hidilyn hoisted over her head in Tokyo.

“The barbell is out… And so are the baby weights,” she said, posting a photo from the gym.

“[Hidilyn] is shaking!!!… Shaking her head!” she added.

Kidding aside, Iya shared in her stories that she got emotional watching Diaz win the Philippines’ first olympic gold medal at the women’s weightlifting 55-kg event at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

“Nakakaiyak!!!” Iya wrote, sharing a photo of Hidilyn’s performance.

“Makapag snatch at C&J nga bukas… Kahit empty bar lang,” she added.

Hidilyn Diaz gave the Philippines its first Olympic gold medal on Monday after nearly 97 years participating in the Games. She's inspired most everyone — from fellow athletes to politicians to celebrities like Rochelle Pangilinan who broke out into a mega powerful dance routine to celebrate her historic gold.