The 2024 Paris Olympics saw the birth of Carlos Yulo as the greatest Filipino Olympian. His story is inspirational and worth writing in a book for our children to read in future generations.

But this Summer Games produced another remarkable tale: Bianca Pagdanganan's fightback on the final day of the women's golf competition.

No, Pagdanganan didn't win a medal. She narrowly missed a podium finish, but her performance against the best golfers in the world on the sport's biggest stage is an inspiring story to tell.

The 26-year-old Pagdanganan shot a solid four-under 68 in the final round and was the clubhouse leader for a while at 6-under following a birdie on the 18th hole.

She may have missed a bronze medal in Paris, but Pagdanganan gave it a fight to the very end, displaying toughness under intense pressure, especially in the closing holes.

Pagdanganan shed tears after her round, overwhelmed by the pride of representing her country and making them mighty proud.

As the Olympic flame was finally extinguished for the Paris Games, the country will not only honor Carlos Yulo's triumph but also draw inspiration from Pagdanganan's heart and determination.

There was no gold or any medal for Pagdanganan, but this was her shining moment.